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SJ56 UBU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,297 mi
Last recorded150,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 150,297 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OS & NS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 150,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OS & NS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 143,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded clean off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear pannal damaged no sharp edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 3 ! ()

bonnet cable broken fron handle cable still opens ok

Fail 30 Dec 2024 143,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete last number misssing from plate sticker passangers door shut (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded clean off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear pannal damaged no sharp edges

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 3 ! ()

bonnet cable broken fron handle cable still opens ok

Pass 12 Jan 2024 137,938 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth reads 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR & OSR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn inner/ outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth reads 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR & OSR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn inner/ outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,537 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 130,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 123,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 95,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 30 May 2019 95,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,647 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,647 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red due to damaged light unit (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

Fail 16 May 2016 73,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump blocked (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

long parking brake travel

n/s wiper split, so poor clearance

nail in osr tyre

o/s mirror taped on, but secure and still provides adequate view

osf tyre worn smooth outer edge 1956516c

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 19 May 2015 59,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in osr tyre

centre stop lamp not working

long parking brake travel

n/s wiper split, so poor clearance

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror taped on, but secure and still provides adequate view

osf tyre worn smooth outer edge 1956516c

rear exhaust tail pipe section corroded

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 27 May 2014 48,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 27 May 2014 48,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

unable to carry out diesel emission test due to exhaust broken

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,794 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,792 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,045 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,399 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 UBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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