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NG56 NJE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,493 mi
Last recorded300,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 NJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 300,493 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 300,493 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn near side front bridge bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel off side (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off side inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 288,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 288,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 271,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 256,678 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 256,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2017 250,123 miles

prop shaft badly word on joint

Fail 2 May 2017 250,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

prop shaft badly word on joint

Pass 6 May 2016 236,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 220,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 220,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 203,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear coil spring slightly loose on mounts when fully jacked up

offside rear brake draging slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 192,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 184,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 178,219 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 178,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 151,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres approx 3mm

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cut

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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NG56 NJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NG56 NJE, 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 NG56 NJE registered?

NG56 NJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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