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DG56 TWE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,577 mi
Last recorded188,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 188,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 188,575 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 175,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 175,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 161,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 155,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 151,229 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 151,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,728 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 148,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 144,695 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,962 miles

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 131,794 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Drum (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 123,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 115,467 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 115,467 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 105,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,538 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,984 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DG56 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

DG56 TWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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