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VO56 DXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,294 mi
Last recorded196,294 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 DXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 196,294 miles

both front head lights slightly faded and discoloured

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 196,278 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights no pattern units faded and discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear number plate lights inoperative (4.7.2 (a))

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 191,558 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 188,656 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 169,493 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 169,490 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 157,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 153,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 153,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,400 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,456 miles

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear fog light not working on tow circuit

slight oil leak from rear diff

surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,036 miles

nearside tyre sidewall damaged and worn no cords at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,241 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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VO56 DXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO56 DXZ, 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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VO56 DXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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