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WU56 NDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,478 mi
Last recorded126,478 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,478 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 115,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2022 92,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 86,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,501 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 73,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,375 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2016 64,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,753 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,955 miles

wiper blades worn

Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,080 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 40,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,869 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 NDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

WU56 NDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WU56 NDJ safe to buy?

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