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WU56 JWM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237,069 mi
Last recorded237,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 JWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 237,069 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 237,065 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 220,701 miles

Corrosion surface by jacking point

Damaged to rear bumper

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2018 206,652 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2018 206,651 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2017 193,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 183,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 168,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 155,864 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 155,864 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,260 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2013 137,260 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,464 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WU56 JWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU56 JWM, 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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WU56 JWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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