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BD56 CJO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,612 mi
Last recorded151,612 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 CJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 151,612 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front lower [incorporating jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower outer arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

low reading from offside parking brake

Fail 14 May 2026 151,602 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front lower [incorporating jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower outer arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

low reading from offside parking brake

Pass 20 May 2025 149,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm pivot mounting ,corrosion near to legal limit recommend early repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front lower [incorporating jacking points ] corroded to legal limit recommend early attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 149,397 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm pivot mounting ,corrosion near to legal limit recommend early repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated return spring on lever ineffective (1.1.6 (d))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front lower [incorporating jacking points ] corroded to legal limit recommend early attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

low readings from offside & nearside parking brake

Pass 3 May 2024 147,032 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 147,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 145,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front [at jacking points] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 145,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front [at jacking points] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 143,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,149 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 126,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,026 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,221 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,358 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

none standard wheels fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2015 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 59,009 miles

none standard wheels fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 38,598 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 38,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 31,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,447 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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BD56 CJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD56 CJO, 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 BD56 CJO registered?

BD56 CJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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