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FX56 WKK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,782 mi
Last recorded256,782 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 WKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 256,782 miles

all under body has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2024 256,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2024 256,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 252,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 249,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 249,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 248,370 miles

Nearside Front seat base has been modified, unsure of strength of welds

Offside Front inner rack joint has play in it

Rear cross member corroded and weak, also is tow bar mounting

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2020 248,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front seat base has been modified, unsure of strength of welds

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

Offside Front inner rack joint has play in it

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

Rear cross member corroded and weak, also is tow bar mounting

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 247,176 miles

Front fog lights inop

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 247,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front fog lights inop

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 243,939 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 243,936 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight 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 25 Feb 2016 234,812 miles

engine oil level low

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 23 Feb 2016 234,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance hi level (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 221,554 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 219,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 184,047 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 184,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 155,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,397 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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FX56 WKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FX56 WKK, 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 FX56 WKK registered?

FX56 WKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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