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RE56 JFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,674 mi
Last recorded155,674 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,674 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 152,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 152,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 149,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 134,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,037 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle stays depressed when released but still locks and releases under tension

front windscreen scratched on nearside

oil level low

Fail 30 Mar 2017 129,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat seat belt buckle (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge worn smooth (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front windscreen scratched on nearside

oil level low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,854 miles

Slight wiper blade mark on nearside of windscreen

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge. Slightly perished sidewall.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 121,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight wiper blade mark on nearside of windscreen

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge. Slightly perished sidewall.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,863 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,863 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,475 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,694 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 49,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,558 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,512 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 JFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFJ, 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 RE56 JFJ registered?

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

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