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BJ56 XBE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

185,867 mi
Last recorded185,867 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 185,867 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 185,867 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2024 179,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Oct 2022 178,966 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 178,374 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 178,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 176,047 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 176,047 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 176,035 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 173,431 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Oct 2018 170,000 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 170,000 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 161,939 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 161,936 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 152,185 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 143,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 143,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 136,439 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 136,439 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 130,492 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 122,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 122,629 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 104,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,132 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,126 miles

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

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

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 XBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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