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DK06 UDU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

483,516 mi
Last recorded483,516 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 UDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 483,516 miles

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

underside corroded

underside waxoiled

Fail 28 Apr 2020 483,502 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

underside waxoiled

Pass 28 Jan 2019 455,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 455,959 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 416,273 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 405,246 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 405,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring location (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring location (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 380,942 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

corrosion around rear suspension mounts

front jacking points corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 380,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

front jacking points corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2016 348,404 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 348,404 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Macpherson strut insecure o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 332,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 320,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 294,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 269,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 243,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 242,379 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 209,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 181,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 147,257 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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DK06 UDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK06 UDU, 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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DK06 UDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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