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DG56 WUK

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

398,683 mi
Last recorded398,683 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 398,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Spring Cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Spring Cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 388,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 372,783 miles

power steering slightly rough on lock to lock check

Pass 2 Sep 2022 360,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears above petro tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside lower sliding door area corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 360,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears above petro tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside lower sliding door area corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 349,194 miles

both front jacking points missing

front wiper blades a little smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2021 344,430 miles

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2021 336,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 333,826 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 330,806 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 330,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 317,575 miles

Offside Front jack point corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2019 317,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front jack point corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2019 303,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 303,524 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 285,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 265,526 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WING COVER SBROKEN

Fail 26 Mar 2018 265,356 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT INNER WING COVER SBROKEN

Pass 20 Sep 2017 246,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2017 224,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger, jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 208,403 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 176,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 145,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,744 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriating.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,297 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,496 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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DG56 WUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 108,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG56 WUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG56 WUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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