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RJ56 XXC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,434 mi
Last recorded219,434 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 219,434 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 219,434 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 206,665 miles

Door open warning light showing on dash ( doors secure )

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 206,665 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Door open warning light showing on dash ( doors secure )

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 183,296 miles

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

slight play in steering uj

Fail 14 Jan 2022 183,295 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

slight play in steering uj

Pass 7 Jan 2021 163,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,199 miles

steering notchy

Fail 13 Jul 2018 115,199 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel park brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering notchy

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,607 miles

park brake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,333 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 127,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 113,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,100 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake warning coming on

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,064 miles

long travel to parking brake

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 XXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

RJ56 XXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is RJ56 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 XXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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