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GL06 DHU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,611 mi
Last recorded156,611 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 156,611 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,360 miles

Central heat shield not fully secure

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS "D" BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by bulkhead / chassis legs: 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weathered * (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Park brake lazy

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

brake back plate/s corroded

front tyres wearing on edge/s

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 2 Nov 2024 147,286 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested * (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam * (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central heat shield not fully secure

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS "D" BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by bulkhead / chassis legs: 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weathered * (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Park brake lazy

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

brake back plate/s corroded

front tyres wearing on edge/s

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 28 Oct 2023 141,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels / structure

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,840 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels / structure

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s.o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s. o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 139,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s.o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s. o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 137,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,823 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 131,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 125,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,293 miles

parking brake travel/still has reserve.

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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GL06 DHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GL06 DHU, 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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GL06 DHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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