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DG06 VEV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,431 mi
Last recorded206,431 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 206,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 206,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 186,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 185,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 162,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 151,352 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 151,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 145,192 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 145,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 139,070 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,009 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks both front flexes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains into flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 123,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks both front flexes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains into flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,772 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2018 113,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber split (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,304 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,058 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 57,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 46,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 46,687 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,913 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

DG06 VEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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