CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG56 VZR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,934 mi
Last recorded164,934 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationDG56 VZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 164,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 162,956 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 159,452 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 159,448 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 155,241 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 144,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 141,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,002 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 127,151 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 127,151 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 118,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 108,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 101,705 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 97,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,232 miles

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 25 Nov 2010 92,818 miles

Centre front seat belt anchorage plastic casing missing.

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

Offside front tyre slightly scrubbing off on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly scrubbing off on outer edge.

Slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,818 miles

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

Centre front seat belt anchorage plastic casing missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre slightly scrubbing off on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly scrubbing off on outer edge.

Slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,333 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG56 VZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR?

You can check the full history of DG56 VZR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG56 VZR registered?

DG56 VZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is DG56 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 VZR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG56 VZR 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 VZR. 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.