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SV56 JVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,916 mi
Last recorded171,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 JVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 171,916 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling o/s/r drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,833 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 148,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

handbrake travel getting high

unable to see some of rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes [above diesel tank]

diesel tank securing straps both heavily corroded [not broken]

Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 131,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 128,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 128,508 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,432 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,480 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on all four brake discs.drive belt noisey.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,345 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on all four brake discs.drive belt noisey.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,542 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heavly corroded.both front tyre slightly feathered.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,817 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 12,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,684 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,635 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 9,635 miles

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

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

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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SV56 JVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV56 JVJ, 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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SV56 JVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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