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J44 SJN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,427 mi
Last recorded86,427 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 86,427 miles

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 61,676 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,752 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,611 miles

O/S/F Headlamp deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2022 51,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F Headlamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,675 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 46,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,959 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,134 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,688 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,222 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 20,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,917 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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J44 SJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J44 SJN, 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 J44 SJN registered?

J44 SJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is J44 SJN safe to buy?

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