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CU56 KWP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

208,829 mi
Last recorded208,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 208,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 194,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer cover slightly opaque and hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working.

Fail 22 May 2025 194,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer cover slightly opaque and hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 178,414 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 178,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 166,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 166,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 154,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 143,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 126,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,610 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 98,568 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 98,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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CU56 KWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CU56 KWP, 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 CU56 KWP registered?

CU56 KWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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The MOT history for CU56 KWP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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