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BT56 GKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

530,236 mi
Last recorded530,236 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 530,236 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 481,539 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 481,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 454,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 402,888 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 402,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 357,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 357,702 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 311,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 311,368 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 266,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 266,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 224,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 224,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 182,258 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2010 182,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,778 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 135,778 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,328 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64 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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BT56 GKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT56 GKU, 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 BT56 GKU registered?

BT56 GKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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