2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DG06 VDY
2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 209,775 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 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 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,775 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.
DG06 VDY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 209,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG06 VDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (DG06 VDY) between March 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 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 (47 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
DG06 VDY Mileage History
- 06/03/200963,260 mi
- 08/03/201090,476 mi+27,216 mi
- 11/03/2011118,273 mi+27,797 mi
- 17/10/2011131,854 mi+13,581 mi
- 22/10/2012144,462 mi+12,608 mi
- 24/10/2012144,475 mi+13 mi
- 22/10/2013158,555 mi+14,080 mi
- 22/10/201315,855 mi-142,700 mi
- 15/10/2014172,898 mi+157,043 mi
- 26/10/2015176,006 mi+3,108 mi
- 16/11/2016178,916 mi+2,910 mi
- 16/11/2016178,917 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/2017181,502 mi+2,585 mi
- 05/12/2017181,633 mi+131 mi
- 29/11/2018184,940 mi+3,307 mi
- 08/11/2019187,591 mi+2,651 mi
- 16/11/2020193,737 mi+6,146 mi
- 17/11/2020193,737 mi
- 07/01/2022200,601 mi+6,864 mi
- 18/02/2023202,167 mi+1,566 mi
- 14/02/2024204,038 mi+1,871 mi
- 21/02/2024204,038 mi
- 25/03/2025206,605 mi+2,567 mi
- 25/03/2025206,605 mi
- 29/04/2026209,775 mi+3,170 mi
- 30/04/2026209,775 mi
Average of roughly 8,543 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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