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YJ55 ZXG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,678 mi
Last recorded190,678 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ZXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 190,678 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 179,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 164,284 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 155,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 146,966 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 146,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 136,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 126,802 miles

Chips on windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 126,802 miles

Chips on windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 116,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,271 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 105,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 90,420 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 16 May 2016 90,420 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,326 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,290 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,331 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 40,331 miles

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

Slight damage on the nearside

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,477 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge & cut

o/s/r lamp damaged

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

service due?

Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,565 miles

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge & cut!

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2009 27,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge & cut!

o/s/r lamp damaged

parking brake pedal has very limited resurve travel!

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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YJ55 ZXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 YJ55 ZXG, 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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YJ55 ZXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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