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RJ56 JEU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,448 mi
Last recorded204,448 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 JEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 204,448 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Broth nearside and offside jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside suspension arms mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside components showing signs of corrosion to some degree (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion in places beginning to set in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 204,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Broth nearside and offside jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside suspension arms mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside components showing signs of corrosion to some degree (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion in places beginning to set in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 202,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 201,290 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 201,290 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached both body brackets n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 196,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Mounting Brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 196,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Mounting Brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 190,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump to Brake reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 183,630 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 183,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 183,548 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 179,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 172,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lense cracked

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2013 172,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lense cracked

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2012 163,357 miles

airbag (SRS) light on

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 163,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

airbag (SRS) light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 159,813 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 143,637 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 143,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 113,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

offside front under arch plastic cover insecure

srs light on. safety system not operative

Fail 13 Nov 2009 113,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

offside front under arch plastic cover insecure

srs light on. safety system not operative

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 JEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JEU, 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 RJ56 JEU registered?

RJ56 JEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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