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PJ56 SWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,170 mi
Last recorded187,170 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 187,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 179,918 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 171,242 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 158,416 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 143,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,166 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 123,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,344 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,307 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 87,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,559 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

PJ56 SWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is PJ56 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 SWY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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