CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK56 KKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,770 mi
Last recorded111,770 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 111,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 111,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,304 miles

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

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

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

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

jacking points week

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,507 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff Weeping

Wheel Trims Fitted Hard to Inspect Brake Pads

Pass 19 May 2022 95,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,058 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper stop lamp inop

Rear oil leak on rear diff

brake wear sensor light on

Fail 21 Nov 2020 90,058 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper stop lamp inop

Rear oil leak on rear diff

brake wear sensor light on

Pass 9 Nov 2019 79,820 miles

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

Central Rear Upper middle stop lamp not working

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3 mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear oil leak on rear diff

brake wear sensor light on

Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected play in steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3 mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear oil leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,460 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and 3mm (12yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 3 Nov 2018 68,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split to cords (205/65r16c) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and 3mm (12yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 11 Nov 2017 58,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also brake pads warning light on display (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust support rubber bush worn

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,434 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 47,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 36,607 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust middle section is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,386 miles

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

exhaust middle section is corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 35,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure

exhaust middle section is corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 33,565 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2012 24,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,885 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK56 KKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DK56 KKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK56 KKU?

You can check the full history of DK56 KKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK56 KKU registered?

DK56 KKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is DK56 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK56 KKU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK56 KKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK56 KKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.