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DK56 DFA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,350 mi
Last recorded225,350 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 225,350 miles

Both sides steering rack inner joints have play

Rear Exhaust blowing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 225,307 miles

Brake cable insecure Fouling propshaft (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Pedal no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Both sides steering rack inner joints have play

Rear Exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 204,484 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 204,473 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack/ inner tie rods , further investigation required (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 194,568 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 194,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 318,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 310,693 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 310,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 302,662 miles

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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DK56 DFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK56 DFA, 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 DK56 DFA registered?

DK56 DFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is DK56 DFA safe to buy?

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