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SJ56 TZM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,953 mi
Last recorded143,953 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 TZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 143,953 miles

Offside and nearside rear sill repairs covered in underseal

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis at mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 143,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis at mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 137,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 132,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,734 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,937 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,929 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 101,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,835 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 92,164 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2018 92,163 miles

Brake performance not tested Broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front FRONT SUSPENSION NOT CHECKED DUE TO BROKEN SPRING N/S FRONT

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Corrosion inner faces of both rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,541 miles

slight stiffness from nearside front upper strut mount

Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake hose located slightly incorrectly

slight stiffness from nearside front upper strut mount

Pass 12 May 2014 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,422 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,433 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 TZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

SJ56 TZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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