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BJ56 XBD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,032 mi
Last recorded183,032 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 183,032 miles

front suspension mounts corroded

high travel on hand brake

n/s/f tyre worn

rear suspension corrodeded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 174,666 miles

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

Wheel slightly binding.

Fail 21 Nov 2020 174,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Wheel slightly binding.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 169,296 miles

Body deteriorating.

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 169,296 miles

Body deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 156,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [all] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Reg plate slightly damaged, not insecure.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 149,997 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 14 Nov 2017 149,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate slightly damaged

front wipers slightly smearing

parking brake long travel

Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,150 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 147,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,214 miles

1>brake pipes greased2>exhaust back pipe slightly deteriorated3>brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 129,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1>brake pipes greased2>exhaust back pipe slightly deteriorated3>brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,643 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

forward section prop shaft universal coupling worn

rear axle oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,974 miles

underside of vehicle very muddy,vehicle has been steam cleaned, but there is still compacted soil underneath the vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 28,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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