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PN56 VDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,953 mi
Last recorded164,953 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 164,953 miles

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

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2021 164,953 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear passenger seats fitted at time of test (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,508 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,402 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,915 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,914 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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PN56 VDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PN56 VDJ, 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 PN56 VDJ registered?

PN56 VDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is PN56 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN56 VDJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN56 VDJ have outstanding finance?

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