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BJ56 XBG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests45 (34 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

378,126 mi
Last recorded378,126 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

34 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 378,126 miles

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) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 365,187 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 365,183 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 351,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 351,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 335,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 335,460 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 320,359 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 317,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 311,888 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 311,886 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 304,792 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 304,751 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 291,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 276,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 165,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 253,169 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 239,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 234,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 224,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 217,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 205,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 205,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 202,289 miles

Window Wiper Poor

Pass 7 Aug 2015 196,079 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 196,079 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 187,787 miles

Drivers door hande poor condition

Handbrake Lever poor

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 187,787 miles

Drivers door hande poor condition

Handbrake Lever poor

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 179,495 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished and offside mirror poorly reparied

Pass 8 Aug 2014 174,544 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 165,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 156,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 149,032 miles

rear exaust rusty and repaired hand brake lever poor rear exaust mount poor

Pass 8 Apr 2013 137,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre stop light inop

scratches to front screen

Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,774 miles

see checklist 117726

Fail 4 Nov 2010 62,774 miles

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

see checklist 117726

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,626 miles

see checklist 82442

Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,626 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

see checklist 82442

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,626 miles

see checklist 82442

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,626 miles

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

dampness around fuel tank area

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 15,584 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53 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 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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