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DG56 VZW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 127,458 miles

Offside Rear park brake performance lower than n/s

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,068 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 111,062 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield is loose

rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,135 miles

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

nearside rear tyre just above wear indicators

Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre just above wear indicators

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 88,963 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,804 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 86,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,133 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 74,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,020 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

DG56 VZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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