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DG56 TXB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

162,997 mi
Last recorded162,997 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 162,997 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 162,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 158,127 miles

both headlights discoloured

both rear lamps damaged(sharp edges)

o/s headlight has condensation inside and poor pattern

slight binding n/s/r wheel

steering wheel covering breaking up

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2024 158,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both headlights discoloured

both rear lamps damaged(sharp edges)

o/s headlight has condensation inside and poor pattern

slight binding n/s/r wheel

steering wheel covering breaking up

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deterioated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deterioated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 145,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to deteriorate, slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to deteriorate, slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 145,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe excessively corroded, located within the wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to deteriorate, slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to deteriorate, slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Oct 2021 139,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,872 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 132,872 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 125,769 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,171 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,566 miles

nsf and osf seat belts slow to retract

nsr inner wheel rim showing distortion

Fail 14 Oct 2014 81,547 miles

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

nsf and osf seat belts slow to retract

nsr inner wheel rim showing distortion

Fail 14 Oct 2013 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf and osf seat belts slow to retract

nsr inner wheel rim showing distortion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,699 miles

nsf and osf seat belts slow to retract

nsr inner wheel rim showing distortion

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,806 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 49,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,097 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 44,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,706 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 TXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 TXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG56 TXB?

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What year was DG56 TXB registered?

DG56 TXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DG56 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 TXB shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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