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SN56 DZE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,538 mi
Last recorded106,538 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,531 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT ABS UNIT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,186 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 91,160 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 88,870 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 88,870 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,233 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 77,233 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2017 71,287 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight drag

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,449 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,144 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 28,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,009 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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SN56 DZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 SN56 DZE, 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 SN56 DZE registered?

SN56 DZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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The MOT history for SN56 DZE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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