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YK56 PJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,822 mi
Last recorded184,822 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 184,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror back cover missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 183,201 miles

Offside Front Mirror back cover missing

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 178,393 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 178,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 172,295 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 151,294 miles

Nearside doors damaged

Offside Front door corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both front jacking points slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2019 128,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both front jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,008 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 117,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,426 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,691 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,691 miles

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

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,528 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 29,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wing mirror cover cracked

rear tyres getting low 2/3mm 195/65/16c

slight marks on vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,537 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 22,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YK56 PJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK56 PJJ, 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 YK56 PJJ registered?

YK56 PJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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