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DG06 VEF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023
Fail 5 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,265 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 131,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 188,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 186,998 miles

Handbrake reserve travel

High level stop lamp out

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking on outer case (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking on outer case (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 186,998 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake reserve travel

High level stop lamp out

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking on outer case (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking on outer case (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 184,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 184,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 179,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 179,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 173,855 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 172,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 158,197 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 158,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 141,746 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 141,746 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 121,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,715 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 100,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 80,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,423 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 60,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VEF, 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.

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What year was DG06 VEF registered?

DG06 VEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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