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PJ56 EOE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,595 mi
Last recorded210,595 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 EOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 210,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle sealed with underbody seale

Fail 2 Aug 2023 210,504 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 200,979 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front jacking point body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking point body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 200,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front jacking point body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking point body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 172,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 148,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases brkt damaged (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,281 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 97,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,401 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 86,401 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,808 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 74,808 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,612 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 60,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,596 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,174 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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PJ56 EOE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 PJ56 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

PJ56 EOE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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