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RE56 JFN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

327,812 mi
Last recorded327,812 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 327,812 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 318,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 306,203 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 297,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 468,450 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 468,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 279,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 264,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 254,430 miles

Both front Shock absorbers weak and bouncy

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 229,726 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper diff mountings unbonding marked in yellow

Pass 30 Oct 2015 199,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 173,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 173,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 147,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,630 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 103,621 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,117 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,117 miles

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

Nearside 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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RE56 JFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RE56 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

RE56 JFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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