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DG56 YGU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 228,072 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 202,698 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside mirror poor condition

offside handbrake slow to operate

Fail 19 Mar 2018 202,697 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres close to legal limit

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside mirror poor condition

offside handbrake slow to operate

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2017 165,336 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad sensor warning light on

handbrake efficiency just passed

Fail 20 Mar 2017 165,336 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 158,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 152,992 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 152,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,347 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 133,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 110,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,239 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,786 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked

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

Winscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r light lens damaged

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 YGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

DG56 YGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is DG56 YGU safe to buy?

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