2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · WU56 JYN
2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 246,802 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WU56 JYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 246,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU56 JYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (WU56 JYN) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))”.
WU56 JYN Mileage History
- 03/02/2022233,178 mi
- 01/02/2023244,780 mi+11,602 mi
- 10/02/2023244,788 mi+8 mi
- 28/04/2025246,802 mi+2,014 mi
- 28/04/2025246,802 mi
Average of roughly 4,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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