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RJ56 JDK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

203,244 mi
Last recorded203,244 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 JDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 203,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 200,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 200,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 197,646 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 197,645 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 193,982 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 193,982 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 185,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 178,903 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear spring rubbers split

Fail 9 Sep 2020 178,903 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear spring rubbers split

Pass 3 Jun 2019 163,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 163,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 150,111 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 133,786 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 133,785 miles

Nearside 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 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn bold from outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,881 miles

ASR light on

Both side doors wont open

stone chips zone A and B

Fail 6 Feb 2016 125,881 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine unable to test as pat of exhaust missing (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken off under vehicle (7.1.2)

Both side doors wont open

slight exhaust blow centre silencer

stone chips zone A and B

Fail 10 Dec 2014 175,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

fuel filter damp may be leaking slightly from hoses

Pass 10 Dec 2014 175,577 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter damp may be leaking slightly from hoses

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 97,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 81,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,587 miles

long park brake travel

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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RJ56 JDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RJ56 JDK, 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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RJ56 JDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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