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DG56 POH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

215,419 mi
Last recorded215,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 POH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 215,419 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet stay missing

gearbox first gear inoperative

rear exhaust rubber mountings broken but still adequately supported

rear section of exhaust worn through and missing

Pass 28 Jan 2023 195,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 181,979 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 166,718 miles

NSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR CV BOOTS PERISHED

Pass 1 Feb 2020 155,699 miles

both rear inner cv boots slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,524 miles

Bonnet pull wire, still functions

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe ends beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Discs have surface corrosion

Rear Small hole in exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2018 141,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 137,445 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,677 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 104,244 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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DG56 POH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 DG56 POH, 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 DG56 POH registered?

DG56 POH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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