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DK56 TBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,591 mi
Last recorded211,591 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 211,591 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UBCC

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 202,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 202,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 189,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

no reverse lights

oil leak

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2021 189,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

no reverse lights

oil leak

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2020 179,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall torn but not to chords

Fail 15 Jan 2020 179,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall torn but not to chords

Pass 26 Jan 2019 170,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 166,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 26 Jan 2018 166,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 162,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 162,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 159,033 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 159,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 151,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 151,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 149,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 129,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

indicators arm has alot of play but still functioning

Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,375 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 TBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TBZ, 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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What year was DK56 TBZ registered?

DK56 TBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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