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FH56 KXY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

253,066 mi
Last recorded253,066 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 KXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 253,066 miles

both outer sills covered in sealants

Pass 2 Sep 2019 236,110 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 235,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 233,814 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 233,814 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 202,085 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 202,085 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 198,465 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 198,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 185,679 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 185,678 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 181,340 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 181,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 167,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 157,127 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 157,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 147,060 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 147,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 132,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 132,051 miles

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

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

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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FH56 KXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FH56 KXY, 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 FH56 KXY registered?

FH56 KXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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