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BJ56 XAC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,986 mi
Last recorded196,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 196,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear seats folded down unable to be tested

Pass 4 Jul 2024 314,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 314,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 191,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 186,701 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 186,700 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 180,575 miles

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

offside rear parking brake has low efficiency

Fail 8 Jul 2021 180,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear parking brake has low efficiency

Pass 30 Jun 2020 172,702 miles

Offside mirror cover missing no sharp edges

hand brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 15 Mar 2019 162,769 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 162,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 158,964 miles

offside headlamp aim is on the upper limit

offside wing mirror is damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2018 158,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp aim is on the upper limit

offside wing mirror is damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,058 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,056 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,809 miles

nsf tyre slight sidewall damage and edges wearing no cords visible

osf tyre slight sidewall damage and edges wearing no cords visible

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,579 miles

High level brake light not working.

O/s/f tyre large chunk out of sidewall, tyre has been glued back down no cords showing.

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 XAC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

BJ56 XAC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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