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DK06 ZSO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

166,177 mi
Last recorded166,177 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 166,177 miles

turbo boost pipe leaky,rear diff oily,back plates-underbody-pipes-chassis-sills-running gear rusting,nsf steering arm joint play,tyre treads uneven wear,interior panal-bodywork tatty neglected-rusting in places

Pass 2 May 2025 160,803 miles

turbo boost pipe leaky,rear diff oily,back plates-underbody-pipes-chassis-sills-running gear rusting,nsf steering arm joint play,tyre treads uneven wear,interior panal-bodywork tatty neglected-rusting in places

Fail 1 May 2025 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenses need cleaning and aims resetting (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected investigate (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis-box section in places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

turbo boost pipe leaky,rear diff oily,back plates-underbody-pipes-chassis-sills-running gear rusting,nsf steering arm joint play,tyre treads uneven wear,interior panal-bodywork tatty neglected-rusting in places

Pass 3 May 2024 152,770 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 30 Apr 2024 152,770 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses dirty-and aims need reseeting before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil minimum-service overdue alert -19300m!,ns mirror loose,osf window inop,chassis-arches-sills-box sections-floors-jacking points-underbody-back plates-pipes-running gear rusting

front-rear tyres different size,tracking required,arches rusting-covered with trims,rear brake-bearing noisy,rear diff leaky,bodywork rusting-tatty,parking brake lever travel getting high

Pass 2 May 2023 143,532 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 28 Apr 2023 143,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear-middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff oil leak,rear tyres uneven tread wear-osr tread low,underbody-back plates-chassis-suspension-exhaust-running gear rusting,osr parking brake lazy-investigate

service overdue alert-9700m active-fuelfilter rusting,headlights clouding,indicator colours fading,eng auxillery pulley unit noisy,tyres diff size

Pass 4 May 2022 136,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 134,122 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 134,097 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 133,736 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 133,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 126,694 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near lower arm mounting. drain hole enlarged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear chassis is corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 123,311 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 116,343 miles

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

Offside mirror glass cracked at time of test

Pass 27 May 2016 101,476 miles

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

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

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

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

emergency pedal has travel

Fail 6 May 2016 100,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wires and pad sensor wires (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

emergency brake pedal has travel

Pass 19 May 2015 95,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 86,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise pad & abs wiring on front struts be secured.

Fail 16 May 2014 86,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise pad & abs wiring on front struts be secured.

Pass 17 May 2013 76,818 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 76,728 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both rear shockabsorbers be replaced poor damping effect.

n/s/f pad warning wire rubbing on wheel.

Pass 14 May 2012 66,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2012 66,497 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 56,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,474 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 ZSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DK06 ZSO, 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 ZSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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