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YK56 PJV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 87,331 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 87,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,243 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 79,243 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,246 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 72,169 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,755 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 64,755 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 55,991 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reverse lamps not working

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,417 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 29,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 27,063 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 17,926 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 14,186 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 11,078 miles

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

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

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

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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YK56 PJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK56 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

YK56 PJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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