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RJ56 XXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

270,405 mi
Last recorded270,405 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 270,405 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 7 Aug 2023 270,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced lens broken covered with clear tape (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

eml light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2022 268,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 268,580 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing cracked - sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner adrift/insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 267,658 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 267,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor/body mount deteriorated

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2020 263,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 261,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected x2 (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak oil ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 251,637 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 246,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 242,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 237,702 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 237,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 232,871 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 210,250 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 210,250 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

Pass 3 Nov 2012 185,708 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 185,707 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY SCRUBBED ON OUTSIDE EDGE, RECOMMEND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 163,978 miles

All brake discs worn

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 163,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake discs worn

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 120,593 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 120,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn low, close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,507 miles

park travel low

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 XXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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