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RE56 CUJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 CUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,150 miles

brake pad warning light on

hand brake warning light inop

Fail 5 Nov 2025 116,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

hand brake warning light inop

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,487 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 114,487 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,400 miles

brake pad warning lamp on pads all serviceable

Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,293 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Sep 2022 110,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,410 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,426 miles

Front Headlight beam patter just met requirements

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 11 Sep 2019 105,422 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956516C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly twisted Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlight beam patter just met requirements

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,749 miles

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,213 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 69,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,499 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,323 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,323 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,359 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 58,359 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RE56 CUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RE56 CUJ, 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 RE56 CUJ registered?

RE56 CUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is RE56 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 CUJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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