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YR56 XJZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

231,619 mi
Last recorded231,619 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 231,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 217,519 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 199,779 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 185,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 182,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 176,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,041 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 170,038 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 160,645 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,613 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,680 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,424 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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YR56 XJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR56 XJZ, 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 YR56 XJZ registered?

YR56 XJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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