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DG56 WAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,472 mi
Last recorded164,472 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 164,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 164,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose clasp lose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,919 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 159,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,797 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering rack has play

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 148,909 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just passed !! back plate corroded and noise when spinning wheel??

Pass 4 Aug 2017 138,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad sensor damaged

Offside Front wiring to abs and pad sensors on wrong side of link arm!! needs refitting correctly!!

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency only just passed recommend repair!!

noise/squeek coming from steering column area???? recommend further investigation!!!!!!

Pass 21 Jul 2016 119,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/f tyre has slight lump on side wall

steering rack slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2015 88,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/f tyre has slight lump on side wall

steering rack slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,926 miles

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 26 May 2011 57,627 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,975 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
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DG56 WAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

DG56 WAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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