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WU56 JYY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,331 mi
Last recorded149,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 149,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 145,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 139,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 134,509 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 134,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,683 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,243 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 11,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,796 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,063 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight shudder on road road clutch/box

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,414 miles

high level stop light just reflector cant see any wires

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,414 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,772 miles

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

tank slight dend due to stones

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 JYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 JYY registered?

WU56 JYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is WU56 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 JYY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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