CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK55 YFH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

579,312 mi
Last recorded579,312 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 579,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 579,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 567,286 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 567,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 554,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 2nd row, seat belt release button missing from release pad. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 547,288 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 547,275 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger grab handle insecure To forward bulkhead (9.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger grab handle insecure (9.6 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Release button missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 542,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 2nd row stalk release button cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 542,193 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger coroded through and chassis section to right. Chalk marked near holes and structrure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 2nd row stalk release button cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 539,080 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 533,252 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 533,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 530,176 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 530,176 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 522,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 514,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 499,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed folding seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 492,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 484,891 miles

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

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)

Parking Brake Lamp not staying on

Pass 4 Oct 2017 478,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge & side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust bracket rubber cable tied

Fail 4 Oct 2017 478,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge & side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust bracket rubber cable tied

Pass 31 May 2017 469,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 463,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 425,073 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 424,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK55 YFH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DK55 YFH, 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

How do I check the history of DK55 YFH?

You can check the full history of DK55 YFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK55 YFH registered?

DK55 YFH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is DK55 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 YFH shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK55 YFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK55 YFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.