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DK56 WUV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,739 mi
Last recorded170,739 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 170,739 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 170,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 162,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 156,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 151,760 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 151,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 146,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 143,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,843 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 129,803 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 121,275 miles

Rear diff has major oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,601 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,601 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,824 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 105,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,539 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,696 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 68,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,621 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 WUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK56 WUV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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