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BJ56 WZC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,369 mi
Last recorded131,369 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 131,367 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R16 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,011 miles

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

brake pad warning light

coolant light on

Fail 26 Sep 2022 113,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light

coolant light on

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,417 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,047 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 97,043 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 88,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both Sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,905 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

N/S AND O/S REAR DISCS DETERIORATING ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,505 miles

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

movement in steering rack

n/s/f rim damaged

n/s/r driveshaft seal leaking

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,505 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

movement in steering rack

n/s/f rim damaged

n/s/r driveshaft seal leaking

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2015 70,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all discs slightly corroded and worn

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all seatbelts slow to retract.

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,255 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,252 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil level on min

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,675 miles

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

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

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 WZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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