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WX56 AEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,798 mi
Last recorded166,798 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 166,798 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened

vin number plate not found, used vin from chassis osf

Fail 30 Apr 2026 166,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end connected to steering box boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened

vin number plate not found, used vin from chassis osf

Fail 25 Mar 2026 166,241 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST LEAKS AND HEADER TANK CAP (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE CORRODED AND HOLED ON O/S (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE FLEXI JOINT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working N/S/F INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working N/S/R TAIL LIGHT BULBS INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INOP (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended ALL 4 REAR SEAT BELTS NOT RETRACTING (7.1.2 (c))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI CORRODED - ADVISE TO REPLACE

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

DAMPNESS TO O/S/R SHOCK

EXHAUST PIPE FOR NIGHT HEATER SYSTEM BROKEN OFF

N/S/R OUTER TAIL LIGHT VERY DIM

NO HEADER TANK CAP FITTED - NO EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO COOLANT POSSIBLE LEAK

NO VIN PLATE VISIBLE CHASSIS NUMBER TAKEN FROM O/S/F OF CHASSIS

POWER STEERING PIPE ON BOX HEAVILY COROODED - ADVISE TO REPLACE

REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI CORRODED - ADVISE TO REPLACE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Pass 3 Apr 2025 164,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases along manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

underneath corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,891 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,891 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.9.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.3.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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WX56 AEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 116,940 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX56 AEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX56 AEJ registered?

WX56 AEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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