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GK56 YRV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,776 mi
Last recorded240,776 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 240,776 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 218,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 200,054 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 166,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 161,854 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipe's toward upper rear of chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre starting to split and perish

Fail 12 May 2018 161,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipe's toward upper rear of chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 2 May 2017 161,010 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 161,008 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch modified and incomplete (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 158,689 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 158,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red light lense (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 155,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 155,670 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 157,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,775 miles

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

bad oil leak top of engine

Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,775 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak top of engine

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,733 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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GK56 YRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK56 YRV, 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 GK56 YRV registered?

GK56 YRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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