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RJ56 TYO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,361 mi
Last recorded210,361 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 TYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 210,361 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 210,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 192,692 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 174,457 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 156,576 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 141,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,625 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 126,981 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,024 miles

Brake warning light on

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front exhaust downpipe to centre exhaust broken

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 104,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front exhaust downpipe to centre exhaust broken

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,329 miles

Brake warning light on

Damage to rear of vehicle/tailgate

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

Front exhaust downpipe to centre pipe joint bolt broken

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,623 miles

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 TYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

RJ56 TYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ56 TYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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