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VO56 EBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,620 mi
Last recorded133,620 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 133,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre marginal on load rating for vehicle's plated axle weight - currently 97W

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear lower bumper defective

Fail 17 Oct 2025 133,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre marginal on load rating for vehicle's plated axle weight - currently 97W

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear lower bumper defective

Pass 21 Oct 2024 121,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 121,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,958 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 106,958 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake has excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear number plate lights n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 92,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,589 miles

Offside Front parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

non commercial rated tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2021 80,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

non commercial rated tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2014 37,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,668 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 29,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,257 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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VO56 EBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO56 EBJ, 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 VO56 EBJ registered?

VO56 EBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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