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SH56 ZJY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,066 mi
Last recorded210,066 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 ZJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 210,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 200,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 200,142 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 200,142 miles

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

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,094 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2010 79,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 79,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,166 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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SH56 ZJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SH56 ZJY, 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 SH56 ZJY registered?

SH56 ZJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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