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DG56 VFV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

225,445 mi
Last recorded225,445 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 225,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow rear on exhaust

Fail 19 Jan 2026 225,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight blow rear on exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2025 219,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front where marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front D shaped roll bar ;inks slight play

outer o/s mirror taped up

rear tow bar socket tied up

Pass 26 Jan 2024 214,853 miles

all brake pies slight corrosion

damage to screen,,in zone b

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 25 Jan 2023 207,610 miles

o/s mirror damaged outer casing

rear trailer socket zip tied on

Pass 1 Feb 2022 197,421 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

o/s mirror taped up and cover missing

slight movement in n/s front D shaped roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2022 197,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

slight movement in n/s front D shaped roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2021 187,436 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

rear springs corroded

seats belts slow to retract

Pass 4 Feb 2020 176,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake slight travel

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S wing mirror casing taped up

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 168,092 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Fail 4 Feb 2019 168,092 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2018 159,193 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 159,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 149,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 139,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 129,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 129,177 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,196 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,597 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the RAC top light rail has no near side stop light or side light working

Fail 6 Dec 2010 95,597 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the RAC top light rail has no near side stop light or side light working

Pass 3 Dec 2009 137,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 137,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 VFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

DG56 VFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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