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PJ56 EOA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,877 mi
Last recorded154,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 154,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 154,341 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 154,187 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 153,160 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 18 Dec 2020 148,580 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 144,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 141,685 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 141,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 136,692 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 136,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2015 135,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 123,173 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,499 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 111,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 85,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,704 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,906 miles

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

3ltr engine oil added

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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PJ56 EOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJ56 EOA, 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 PJ56 EOA registered?

PJ56 EOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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