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WU56 NJN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,969 mi
Last recorded165,969 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 165,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 156,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen and blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn down to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre worn down to 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 152,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around n/s/f jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around n/s/r jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F headlamp lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around o/s/f jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around o/s/r jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 147,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective becoming hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective becoming hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 147,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective becoming hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective becoming hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 140,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 134,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2019 128,249 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheels buckled

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,026 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber starting to spilt

Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,152 miles

front brake pads very low

glow plug warning lamp on

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,146 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front brake pads very low

glow plug warning lamp on

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,665 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,741 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,732 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 54,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,158 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 NJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NJN, 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 NJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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