MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
eml on
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
eml on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective Flat.
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad warning light on.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective Flat.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
various brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
various brake pipes corroded
advise steering notchy on turning
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise steering notchy on turning
small stone chips on windscreen
Front discs worn
Spare wheel insecure
Hub caps fitted at the time off test
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Spare tyre on wear bars
Hub caps fitted at the time off test
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Spare tyre on wear bars
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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PJ56 SXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SXV, 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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PJ56 SXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2006.
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