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YC06 DKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,204 mi
Last recorded93,204 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 DKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door corroded at the bottom

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 93,204 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door corroded at the bottom

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,064 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 86,064 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Middle section Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,562 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 82,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,741 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 75,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 72,905 miles

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 72,905 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 71,468 miles

AGE CRACKING TO ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSES

INBALANCE AT PARKING BRAKE

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE GREASED

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,199 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,075 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both close to limit (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both close to limit (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 58,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and both rear (4.1.D.1e)

both front brake hoses deteriorated and slightly twisted

Fail 16 Dec 2016 58,974 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and both rear (4.1.D.1e)

both front brake hoses deteriorated and slightly twisted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper has scratched the windscreen across the whole swept area (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper has scratched the windscreen across the whole swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner tread

very long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from offside rear diff output seal

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 31,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

dampness around power steering pump

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

o/s parking brake requires attention

o/s/f door stay broken/missing

parking brake travel long

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear hubs binding slightly

brakes noisy

osf bottom ball joint boot poor

Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear hubs binding slightly

brakes noisy

osf bottom ball joint boot poor

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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YC06 DKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YC06 DKJ, 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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YC06 DKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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