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WU56 JYW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,645 mi
Last recorded185,645 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 185,645 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/s Rear Lamp Cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 182,071 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 182,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 174,787 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 173,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 171,400 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 171,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 164,659 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 164,658 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 153,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 150,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feed to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rocker cover area ()

water leak- waterpump

Fail 24 Nov 2017 150,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feed to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rocker cover area ()

water leak- waterpump

Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,437 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 130,437 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,996 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,278 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,212 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,856 miles

handbrake pedal has long travel

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,851 miles

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

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

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

handbrake pedal has long travel

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 JYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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