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DX56 SXB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

264,339 mi
Last recorded264,339 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 SXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 264,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2022 257,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 250,600 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 250,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 245,774 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 235,708 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 235,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 222,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 201,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat Belts (Both) Slow Recoil

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 201,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rate Of Asent And Desent On rear Brakes 56% (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Stork Inop (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat Belts (Both) Slow Recoil

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 187,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 163,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail pipe rotted

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 9 Nov 2013 133,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 133,282 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,158 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,353 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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DX56 SXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX56 SXB, 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 DX56 SXB registered?

DX56 SXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is DX56 SXB safe to buy?

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