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SJ56 TZN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

342,401 mi
Last recorded342,401 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 TZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2023 342,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch sharp edges

Rear sharp edges on rear doors

Pass 21 Jan 2022 325,927 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 325,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 312,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 301,083 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 301,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes in & out of a.b.s pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 288,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 263,888 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 263,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 226,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 226,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 191,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s/f inner rack end ball joint

Fail 25 Apr 2016 191,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s/f inner rack end ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2015 169,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 169,177 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 146,927 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 146,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,179 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,612 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,970 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 47,961 miles

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

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 TZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TZN, 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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SJ56 TZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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