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DK56 WTU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,258 mi
Last recorded219,258 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 219,258 miles

Central stop not working

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear diff leaking

Reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Sep 2026 219,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area near suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded at front underside.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and out rigger area near front subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and out rigger area near front subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area near suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 19 Sep 2025 215,626 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 18 Sep 2025 215,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 337,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge. 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lights not working.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 330,132 miles

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 21 Nov 2023 330,132 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Park brake. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 320,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 320,423 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Park brake pedal. (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded From ABS unit under bonnet. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 306,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by subframe

Fail 17 Nov 2021 306,663 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by subframe

Pass 13 Nov 2020 303,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 298,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 291,224 miles

Centre exhaust rubber perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 291,224 miles

Centre exhaust rubber perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 281,477 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 281,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 269,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake discs slightly cooroded

both registration plates slightly detteriated

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 156,914 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 156,914 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch was seized (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,374 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 145,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,131 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 122,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 122,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,022 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 WTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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