MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
378,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underside surface corrosion
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underside surface corrosion
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle slide (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from mid engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Window Wiper Poor
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Drivers door hande poor condition
Handbrake Lever poor
Oil leak
Drivers door hande poor condition
Handbrake Lever poor
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Oil leak
Front brake hoses slightly perished and offside mirror poorly reparied
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear upper stop light inopertive
slight brake bind on both front and n/s/r
some travel on foot brake pedal
some travel on parking brake pedal
rear exaust rusty and repaired hand brake lever poor rear exaust mount poor
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre stop light inop
scratches to front screen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
see checklist 117726
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
see checklist 117726
see checklist 82442
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
see checklist 82442
see checklist 82442
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dampness around fuel tank area
long handbrake travel
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ56 XBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.
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 XBG, 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 XBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2006.
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