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PJ56 SWK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

208,148 mi
Last recorded208,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 208,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 205,471 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 203,188 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Lower BALL JIONT PLAY

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END PLAY

Fail 30 Jan 2024 203,163 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

BAD OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Lower BALL JIONT PLAY

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END PLAY

Pass 1 Feb 2023 201,195 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

HEAVY CORROSION UNDER REAR

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 197,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 187,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 175,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 163,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 149,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 126,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 87,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,424 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,718 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 SWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

PJ56 SWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ56 SWK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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