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EU56 OZG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

252,845 mi
Last recorded252,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 OZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 252,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes through out vehicle are corroded but all have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis/flooring starting to get very corroded

both inner and outer sills starting to get very corroded

chassis starting to get very corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 252,845 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes through out vehicle are corroded but all have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis/flooring starting to get very corroded

both inner and outer sills starting to get very corroded

chassis starting to get very corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 244,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 237,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fuel flap loose

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Back joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 237,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear diff, front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on chassis rail under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated next to subframe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes of diff (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 230,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 224,760 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 224,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 220,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disc slightly lipped

Fail 12 Jan 2021 220,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2020 216,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively getting worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

might have an injector blowing but cant see for sure

starting to get very rusty on the under side front and rear

Fail 10 Jan 2020 216,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively getting worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

might have an injector blowing but cant see for sure

starting to get very rusty on the under side front and rear

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 204,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sound like there may be an injector with a slight blow. Can hear a slight chuffing noise when engine is running

squeak from offside rear brake

vehicle underside starting to corrode slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2018 188,849 miles

Rear tail pipe on exhaust is getting rusty

under body is starting to get a bit rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,787 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 171,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 160,677 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 160,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 151,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 151,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 135,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

Pass 20 Nov 2013 135,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

Pass 10 Nov 2012 116,944 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 116,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 100,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,658 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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EU56 OZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EU56 OZG, 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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EU56 OZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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