CarVerify

Free Car Check

KE56 FVT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,594 mi
Last recorded199,594 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationKE56 FVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
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 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 199,594 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 193,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 189,402 miles

general corrsion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 187,219 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 187,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 181,146 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 181,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 175,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 165,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 152,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 130,781 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 130,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,177 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 121,177 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,074 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 102,074 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 90,768 miles

Nearside rear foot-brake slower than offside rear, not considered excessive.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,155 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,578 miles

1. Rear brake discs pitted. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,950 miles

Parking brke travel on limit.

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

KE56 FVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KE56 FVT, 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 KE56 FVT?

You can check the full history of KE56 FVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KE56 FVT registered?

KE56 FVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is KE56 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE56 FVT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE56 FVT 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 KE56 FVT. 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.