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DK56 TUH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

275,856 mi
Last recorded275,856 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 TUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2026 275,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch meeting chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis leg from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 270,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Fail 8 Dec 2023 270,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 27 Oct 2022 265,670 miles

Front tyres worn

Metal brake pipes rusty

Offside Door mirror damage

Windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Oct 2022 265,644 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres worn

Metal brake pipes rusty

Offside Door mirror damage

Windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Oct 2021 263,555 miles

All metal brake pipes rusty

Damage to windscreen

Near side front tyre worn

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose slightly chafed

Slight damage to o/s mirror

Fail 27 Sep 2021 263,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All metal brake pipes rusty

Damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose slightly chafed

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 13 Oct 2020 259,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 403,000 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 403,000 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 239,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 226,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

bonnet release handle broke but can still be opened

Fail 4 Sep 2017 226,653 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

bonnet release handle broke but can still be opened

Pass 7 Sep 2016 206,722 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 206,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint of centre section and back box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 177,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 177,947 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)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,253 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 TUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

DK56 TUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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