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WV56 COJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,966 mi
Last recorded45,966 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 COJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 45,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 45,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,699 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 71,686 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,329 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

parking brake has long travel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 67,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,020 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,795 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2017 60,795 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,411 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 35,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,759 miles

nearside front tyre deterioated

Fail 10 Oct 2013 33,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to bodywork

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to bodywork

Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,440 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 32,440 miles

Centre Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

damage to bodywork

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,711 miles

damage to bodywork

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 21,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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WV56 COJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WV56 COJ, 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 WV56 COJ registered?

WV56 COJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is WV56 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 COJ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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