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AU56 BHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

440,895 mi
Last recorded440,895 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 440,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 268,162 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 268,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 268,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in unit (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced tape (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 257,577 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake low on effort

Pass 26 Jan 2022 244,276 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 244,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 234,892 miles

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

tyres worn

Fail 4 Dec 2020 234,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

rear no. plate deteriorating

tyres worn

Pass 18 Nov 2019 224,509 miles

front brakes worn to limit

rear plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Nov 2019 224,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brakes worn to limit

rear plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2018 215,409 miles

Offside Rear brake very slight judder

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear brake discs slight corroded and back plate dust covers corroded

slight corrosion power steering pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2018 215,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake very slight judder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear brake discs slight corroded and back plate dust covers corroded

slight corrosion power steering pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2017 208,332 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

power steering pipes slight corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2017 208,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

power steering pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2016 193,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 193,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 181,168 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and near side (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both pipes at joints (2.3.2)

near side rear brake dust back dust plate corroding

windscreen has a crack across bottom of screen not effecting drivers view

Pass 5 Nov 2014 172,000 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 171,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 159,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R lamp holed.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 159,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R lamp holed.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 141,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 141,851 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 125,000 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 125,000 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 102,671 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,923 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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AU56 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU56 BHJ, 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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AU56 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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