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BJ56 WZA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,031 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 103,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,872 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,638 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 92,683 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 92,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 83,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,793 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,017 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and slightly delaminates.

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 74,017 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and slightly delaminates.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 51,609 miles

Damage to o/s of vehicle body.

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S door mirror damaged slightly.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,609 miles

Damage to o/s of vehicle body.

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

N/S door mirror damaged slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,085 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,952 miles

oil level on minimum

Fail 20 Jan 2012 60,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,498 miles

Advise nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,700 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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BJ56 WZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BJ56 WZA, 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 BJ56 WZA registered?

BJ56 WZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 WZA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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