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SN56 DZG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,547 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corrossion at rear bolts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

all jack up points have slight corrossion at them

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

all metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,357 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,550 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 107,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,823 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,412 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,170 miles

Front discs corroded

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,152 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 DZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN56 DZG registered?

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

Is SN56 DZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN56 DZG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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