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SN56 DZK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,948 miles

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Fail 8 Nov 2023 118,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached and corroded very rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 112,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 111,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,272 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 100,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,574 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,635 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 29,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,734 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 DZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SN56 DZK, 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 DZK registered?

SN56 DZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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