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DG56 ZWN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 ZWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,496 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,283 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 61,283 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,383 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 58,379 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,923 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

jack points corroded

steering has a slight knock

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,292 miles

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

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

front jack points corroded

handbrake lever has long travel

steering has a slight knock

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,566 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 51,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,909 miles

steering slightly notchy

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,606 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,606 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,553 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,553 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,481 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 May 2012 26,479 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,713 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 24,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,534 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 20,534 miles

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

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 ZWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWN, 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

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What year was DG56 ZWN registered?

DG56 ZWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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