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KE56 FVV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,461 mi
Last recorded151,461 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 151,461 miles

All seatbelts retracting slow

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front + Rear + Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody + suspension components + corroded + underbody underseal applied partially

Pass 8 Oct 2024 151,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belts retract slow

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front + Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody + sills + Rear wings corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,485 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

seat belts retract slow

under body, sills and jacking points corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2023 150,478 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

seat belts retract slow

under body, sills and jacking points corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 147,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside +offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside+offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 147,713 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside +offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside+offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 144,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front + Rear / Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside / Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside / jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2020 142,408 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear sides, edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,656 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,917 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 92,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,810 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 72,809 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,427 miles

brake warning light on

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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KE56 FVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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