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DK56 TAV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

207,277 mi
Last recorded207,277 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 207,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 186,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 179,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 179,701 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Traction control and brake pad warning lights showing on dashboard.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 172,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside worn to 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 172,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mounting broken. (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside worn to 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 166,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation inside lens. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear passengers door damaged but still opens and shuts correctly.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 166,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation inside lens. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear passengers door damaged but still opens and shuts correctly.

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate offside and nearside lenses dirty inside. (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 158,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation. (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 158,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting rubber broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation. (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 152,205 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly misted with condensation.Light output and beam image not seriously affected.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 145,107 miles

Nearside front wheelarch liner extensively damaged allowing water to ingress into headlamp and associated wiring connections.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 145,107 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front wheelarch liner extensively damaged allowing water to ingress into headlamp and associated wiring connections.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 137,437 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Middle propshaft universal joint is badly worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 137,437 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Middle propshaft universal joint is badly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 124,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,980 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 121,980 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,758 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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DK56 TAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TAV, 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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DK56 TAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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