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YK56 PVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,726 mi
Last recorded132,726 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 132,726 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 132,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 131,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rotting through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle mount bushes starting to split

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front and rear jacking points corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,155 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 112,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,052 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,041 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,265 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 99,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,962 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil / engine and temp warning lights on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,086 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 53,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,993 miles

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 PVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

YK56 PVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YK56 PVJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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