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DK06 UCF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

217,142 mi
Last recorded217,142 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 217,142 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking points area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking points area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering arm boot split

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 209,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 209,998 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 202,041 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 196,091 miles

Rear Diff mount bushes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2022 185,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 175,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 167,520 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 167,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 163,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 156,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 141,171 miles

oil leak on diff

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,348 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 121,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,128 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 106,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,737 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicates a system defect.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,302 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 72,301 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,497 miles

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

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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DK06 UCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DK06 UCF, 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 DK06 UCF registered?

DK06 UCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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