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SJ56 UAE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

263,002 mi
Last recorded263,002 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 263,002 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer sill area corroded/holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 262,900 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer sill area corroded/holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat covers fitted obscuring full inspection to central seatbelt

Pass 28 Sep 2016 251,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 238,101 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 238,100 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 225,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 210,409 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 210,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 200,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 200,097 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 177,295 miles

both front inner wings loose

damage along both sides of van

front pads look low at n/s

pad warning light on

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

travel on brake pedal

Fail 26 Aug 2010 177,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wings loose

damage along both sides of van

front pads look low at n/s

pad warning light on

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

travel on brake pedal

Pass 31 Aug 2009 214,049 miles

travel on parking brake

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 UAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

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

Is SJ56 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ56 UAE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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