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SJ56 TYW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,267 mi
Last recorded132,267 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,267 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 132,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,304 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 119,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall. 255/35x20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Uneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,923 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 108,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded twin main brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,762 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,657 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 95,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,569 miles

windscreen slight scored

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

windscreen slight scored

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen slight scored

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen slight scored

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,539 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 TYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYW, 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 SJ56 TYW registered?

SJ56 TYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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