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WU56 JYO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,657 mi
Last recorded108,657 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 108,657 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower vehicle under sealed/and brake pipes

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 108,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower vehicle under sealed/and brake pipes

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,097 miles

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

Lower vehicle under sealed

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear disc surface corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tank straps corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,643 miles

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tow bar components have surface corrosion.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 102,642 miles

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

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tow bar components have surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,982 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle, testable and none testable areas and components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,599 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,711 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Outer tow bar corroded

Rear exhaust support weak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,227 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front mirror just secure

Rear exhaust just supported

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,278 miles

slight corrosion rear tail pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn edge

pos mid brake light not working

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,788 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion rear tail pipe

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,486 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,520 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 JYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU56 JYO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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