2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DA55 SWY
2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 164,883 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DA55 SWY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 164,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA55 SWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (DA55 SWY) between January 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DA55 SWY Mileage History
- 28/01/200931,901 mi
- 02/02/201042,835 mi+10,934 mi
- 03/02/201042,849 mi+14 mi
- 31/01/201152,018 mi+9,169 mi
- 01/02/201152,035 mi+17 mi
- 01/02/201260,722 mi+8,687 mi
- 01/02/201260,722 mi
- 07/02/201370,755 mi+10,033 mi
- 18/02/201482,044 mi+11,289 mi
- 19/02/201482,052 mi+8 mi
- 10/02/201591,956 mi+9,904 mi
- 22/02/201699,268 mi+7,312 mi
- 27/02/2017110,899 mi+11,631 mi
- 07/02/2018120,467 mi+9,568 mi
- 12/02/2018120,470 mi+3 mi
- 25/02/2019134,562 mi+14,092 mi
- 25/02/2019134,562 mi
- 24/02/2020143,260 mi+8,698 mi
- 02/03/2020143,280 mi+20 mi
- 23/02/2022144,233 mi+953 mi
- 23/02/2022144,233 mi
- 15/05/2023149,179 mi+4,946 mi
- 13/07/2024156,262 mi+7,083 mi
- 19/07/2025162,771 mi+6,509 mi
- 15/09/2026164,883 mi+2,112 mi
Average of roughly 7,543 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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