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DG06 VEM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,239 mi
Last recorded160,239 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 160,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 152,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 146,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 139,715 miles

Rear Upper stop lamp inop

jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,668 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Apr 2019 132,668 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 125,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear car stop lamp inop

Pass 6 May 2016 107,893 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 6 May 2015 99,738 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

handbrake travell

n/s/r tail lamp cracked but not showing white light

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear discs showing signs of wear

Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,780 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,284 miles

advise bottom of rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,818 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f track rod end and n/s/f stabiliser bar

Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,866 miles

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 VEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

DG06 VEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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The MOT history for DG06 VEM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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