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BJ56 XAB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 156,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight leak on power steering

Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion under neath (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,994 miles

camera incorporated into rear number plate light

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

dampness around steering system

engine managment system light on dashboard

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion around underbody areas

vehicle presented with 16 inch alloy wheels

Fail 18 Oct 2016 129,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,095 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 128,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,079 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s headlight has condensation.

slight knocking noise from steering.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 120,047 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlight has condensation.

slight knocking noise from steering.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,713 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 115,708 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,290 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 99,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,760 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 XAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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