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WU56 JXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 JXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 130,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,222 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2019 121,212 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,963 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

little reserve travel on parking brake

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,383 miles

Brake pedal spongy slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,486 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,018 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,948 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,673 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,206 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 37,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU56 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

WU56 JXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is WU56 JXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 JXZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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