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DK56 TMX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,162 mi
Last recorded203,162 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 203,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 177,645 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 163,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x Front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 163,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x Front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 151,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reg bulb holder damaged.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 151,980 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reg bulb holder damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 140,496 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking but not showing cords

Fail 16 Oct 2013 140,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking but not showing cords

Pass 5 Nov 2012 128,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,184 miles

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

nearside handbrake has slight bind.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 113,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside handbrake has slight bind.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 96,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,634 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 TMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

DK56 TMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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