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SJ56 TVE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 72,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,718 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 58,128 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,661 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,593 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 52,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall 195/65R16c 104/102 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,523 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 51,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,896 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 45,993 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,108 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,008 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,636 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 34,614 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,695 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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SJ56 TVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ56 TVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ56 TVE registered?

SJ56 TVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SJ56 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ56 TVE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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