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RJ56 WSE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,735 mi
Last recorded180,735 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 WSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 180,735 miles

brake pad wear light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 180,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 166,307 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 166,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 155,487 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 155,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 154,490 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 129,000 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 129,000 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,529 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,555 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,576 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 37,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear worn very thin - warning lamp illuminated

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 WSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

RJ56 WSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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