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DG06 YGC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,650 mi
Last recorded158,650 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 158,650 miles

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 156,413 miles

Exhaust system corroded and minor leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-vehicle rusted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 149,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 139,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,201 miles

clarity of both headlamp aims

corrosion on rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

free play at steering wheel

handbrake travel and efforts Borderline

n/s/f tyre 2mm and wall perishing

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

clarity of both headlamp aims

corrosion on rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

free play at steering wheel

handbrake travel and efforts Borderline

n/s/f tyre 2mm and wall perishing

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,448 miles

front flexi brake hoses cracking

slight corrosion rear inner and outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,669 miles

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Fail 1 Oct 2015 108,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt up right link (2.4.G.2)

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,245 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 97,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,483 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 42,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,000 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 YGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

DG06 YGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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