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PJ56 SXE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 SXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,145 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 115,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,437 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,203 miles

Handbrake high travel

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,444 miles

O.s and n/s/f brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,373 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,373 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,943 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,040 miles

Light cracking both rear tyre wall areas

Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Light cracking both rear tyre wall areas

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,191 miles

Handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012
Fail 12 Dec 2012 42,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,483 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,328 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 SXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ56 SXE registered?

PJ56 SXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ56 SXE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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