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CJ55 BLF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,654 mi
Last recorded159,654 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 159,654 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 159,633 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 155,987 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 155,925 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 153,685 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 153,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 148,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 148,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and spliting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

injector seal leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2021 148,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole next to mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended n/s and central not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and spliting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

injector seal leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2021 148,373 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2020 141,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 141,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 134,072 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,282 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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CJ55 BLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CJ55 BLF, 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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CJ55 BLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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