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PJ56 SXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,594 mi
Last recorded194,594 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 SXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 194,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 171,080 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 171,007 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 163,659 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 152,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 142,009 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 141,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 137,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 131,529 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 131,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 129,279 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 129,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise front pads getting low

Fail 25 Oct 2016 125,825 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise front pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,373 miles

Cut to outside side wall of offside front tyre, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer flange. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,769 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,955 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,925 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,771 miles

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

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,754 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 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

PJ56 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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