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DG56 TWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

416,119 mi
Last recorded416,119 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 TWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 416,119 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 415,746 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 373,326 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 372,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET,ENGINE BAY ITEMS NOT CHECKED.

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 317,883 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 317,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 257,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 194,881 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 140,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2011 97,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,726 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 308 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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DG56 TWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

DG56 TWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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