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J24 SNT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 SNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026
Fail 6 Aug 2026

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 259,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, UNDER RETAINING CLIP. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES, WEARING BADLY ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault DISPLAYED. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect AIM, NOT CHECKED. (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment FOOT OPERATED, HANDBRAKE, EXCESSIVE TRAVEL. O/S HANDBRAKE, WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT. (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault DISPLAYED. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached SECURING BOLTS, NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR SELF- LOCKING NUTS. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, UNDER RETAINING CLIP. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES, WEARING BADLY ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 248,473 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 248,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR, MAIN BRAKE PIPES, CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NUMBER PLATES, SPACINGS, INCORRECT. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 248,473 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 248,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2021 246,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2021 246,418 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge and exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear differential has a oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2020 243,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 236,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 228,062 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 228,062 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 228,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 218,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 206,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 186,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 170,228 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 170,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 135,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to n/s/r top red reflector but no sharp edges

Fail 14 Jun 2012 135,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight damage to n/s/r top red reflector but no sharp edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,688 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 103,688 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,330 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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J24 SNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J24 SNT, 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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What year was J24 SNT registered?

J24 SNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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