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RJ56 WTC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,457 mi
Last recorded88,457 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,906 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 76,906 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 74,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,180 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,180 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Not tested as big hole in silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 64,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,995 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,995 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,414 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 34,414 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,856 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 21,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,483 miles

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

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 WTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ56 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

RJ56 WTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is RJ56 WTC safe to buy?

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