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DK56 NBF

2006 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,960 mi
Last recorded153,960 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Atego103,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 NBF
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 153,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 150,885 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 150,782 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Center bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 150,086 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 150,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 147,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,084 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,198 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,020 miles

O/S/R TYRES ON WEAR LIMIT

REAR BRAKES BINDING

Fail 1 Aug 2016 123,020 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users REAR BODY SUPPORT CORRODED O/S & N/S (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim SOFT (4.1.D.1d)

Towbar component insecure BOLTS MISSING (6.6.1)

O/S/R TYRES ON WEAR LIMIT

REAR BRAKES BINDING

Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 121,701 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing wing repeater (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,255 miles

unable to check wheelnuts due to wheeltrims being fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,287 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 72,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,101 miles

vehicle gross design weight is 7450 kg gross weight is 8505 kg !

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,612 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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DK56 NBF is a 2006 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 103,948 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK56 NBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK56 NBF is a 2006 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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