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DG56 TXL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

305,086 mi
Last recorded305,086 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 TXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 305,086 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 305,086 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 283,188 miles

Exhaust catalyst hanger corroded and snapped

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare wheel insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2015 283,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS & OS (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Exhaust catalyst hanger corroded and snapped

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare wheel insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2014 252,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 225,830 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 225,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 199,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 134,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 106,266 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/s/r tyre sidewall showing signs of detteriation.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 106,234 miles

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

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/s/r tyre sidewall showing signs of detteriation.

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 TXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

DG56 TXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is DG56 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 TXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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