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DG06 UMW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 UMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,938 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Various places are corroded underneath

Fail 26 Jun 2023 121,938 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Both side (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 10 May 2022 120,097 miles

both rear tyres cracked /perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 117,076 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 117,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,561 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 107,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.3 mm 195/65/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,604 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake imbalance 13% and 15%

park brake 23% (o/s low)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre near limit

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,246 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,288 miles

rear brakes / park brake will need adjusting

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,681 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,557 miles

some things ratling in rea off side hub brake per fomance not efected

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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DG06 UMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG06 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG06 UMW registered?

DG06 UMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is DG06 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 UMW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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