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J23 SLN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,396 mi
Last recorded164,396 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 SLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 164,396 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 148,409 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 141,613 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 127,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,877 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,996 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,087 miles

NOT ALL SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (4)

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,930 miles

N/S/R tyre going out of shape!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2010 68,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R tyre going out of shape!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,925 miles

adjusted headlight aims , too high

front discs lipped

phone holder in off side of window screen

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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J23 SLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J23 SLN, 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 J23 SLN registered?

J23 SLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2006.

Is J23 SLN safe to buy?

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