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BJ56 WZL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

143,496 mi
Last recorded143,496 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 143,496 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 143,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,964 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 134,964 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 125,355 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,355 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe after back box holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 116,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 108,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 99,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED,LIPPED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,694 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956516 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,413 miles

Nearside Front child seat

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2014 99,854 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emmissions too clean

Fail 1 Nov 2012 49,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,307 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,402 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 28,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 WZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

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