MOT Status
ValidMileage
187,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides os/ns (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides os/ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides os/ns (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides os/ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on edge ) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides os/ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on edge ) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides os/ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened extremely corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
EML on
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DG56 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VFX, 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 VFX?
You can check the full history of DG56 VFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DG56 VFX registered?
DG56 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.
Is DG56 VFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG56 VFX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DG56 VFX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG56 VFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.