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SJ56 TYK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,726 mi
Last recorded107,726 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 TYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 107,726 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes mounted to bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 107,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes mounted to bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 21 Aug 2025 106,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 105,263 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,681 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 93,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,926 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 87,233 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 87,227 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 83,488 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 79,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 74,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,774 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 24 May 2012 54,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 49,869 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,180 miles

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on outside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2009 28,319 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 TYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

SJ56 TYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is SJ56 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ56 TYK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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