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BJ56 WZT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,799 mi
Last recorded128,799 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,510 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,337 miles

steering rack play in gearing but not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,920 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,593 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough in rack (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 87,560 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough in rack (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,857 miles

Steering system slightly rough felt through column (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,835 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough felt through column (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,968 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 59,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,058 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet catch seized

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,619 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 37,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,994 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 WZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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