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RY56 SKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

422,306 mi
Last recorded422,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 422,306 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 422,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 380,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak around diff

Fail 22 Jul 2016 380,353 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak around diff

Pass 23 Jul 2015 327,661 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 316,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 312,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 278,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 248,543 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 224,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 187,805 miles

front and rear discs will need attention in n ear future.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 153,368 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 153,368 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 149,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,523 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2008 100,405 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 100,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,328 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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RY56 SKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY56 SKJ, 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 RY56 SKJ registered?

RY56 SKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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