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AJ56 YRW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,728 mi
Last recorded179,728 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 179,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 169,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,032 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 145,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,230 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,973 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,828 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,969 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,674 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,674 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,875 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN

Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,036 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advise adjust h/brake shoes

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,797 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2009 24,534 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AJ56 YRW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AJ56 YRW, 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 AJ56 YRW registered?

AJ56 YRW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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