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BW55 RYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,808 mi
Last recorded169,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 169,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 262,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 258,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 256,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 246,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 246,447 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 234,467 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 234,467 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 209,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 209,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear seat belt slow to retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear seat belt slow to retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 192,591 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 192,590 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb holder is also faulty (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 184,046 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release stiff

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 179,012 miles

Drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing

Middle centre seatbelt buckle button stiff

Roof rack obscuring drivers view and potential hazard to pedestrians

Fail 9 May 2016 179,012 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing

Middle centre seatbelt buckle button stiff

Roof rack obscuring drivers view and potential hazard to pedestrians

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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BW55 RYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BW55 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW55 RYJ registered?

BW55 RYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BW55 RYJ safe to buy?

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