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PJ55 GAS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,686 mi
Last recorded161,686 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 GAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 161,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 154,889 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 154,889 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 148,528 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 148,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,676 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,468 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 129,539 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,442 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,442 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both N/S and O/S track rod ends have excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test engaged could not check seat belt ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 107,301 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test engaged could not check seat belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,224 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2014 86,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,541 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,595 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,155 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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PJ55 GAS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ55 GAS, 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 PJ55 GAS registered?

PJ55 GAS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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