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DK56 KMX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

470,970 mi
Last recorded470,970 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 470,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 470,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 468,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 466,193 miles

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 16 Nov 2021 464,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 463,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 461,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 461,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 May 2018 459,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 457,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 457,379 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 432,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front bumper damaged.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 432,014 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front bumper damaged.

Pass 28 May 2015 396,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2015 396,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 371,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 369,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2014 343,156 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 343,151 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 319,805 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all seatbelts retract slowly but still function

rear diff mountings poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2013 319,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all seatbelts retract slowly but still function

rear diff mountings poor condition

Pass 20 May 2013 306,257 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 17 May 2013 306,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 284,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 284,910 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 259,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 258,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 234,727 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 189,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 188,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2010 159,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 158,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 99,338 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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DK56 KMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK56 KMX, 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 DK56 KMX registered?

DK56 KMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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