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WU56 JXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,161 mi
Last recorded179,161 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 179,161 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 179,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 157,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

reversing lamps not working

Pass 4 May 2019 127,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished / starting to split recommend replacement

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 117,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 117,197 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 111,230 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

corrosion started to brake pipes

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 101,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,090 miles

both front indicator bulbs just passable

emissions to low for reading

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 1 May 2013 70,147 miles

exhaust mountings spliting recomend replacement

Fail 1 May 2013 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mountings spliting recomend replacement

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,087 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 55,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,644 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,383 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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WU56 JXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JXJ, 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 WU56 JXJ registered?

WU56 JXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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