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KE56 FWA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,545 mi
Last recorded165,545 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 165,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 165,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 250,480 miles

rear diff noisy

Fail 18 Feb 2021 250,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff noisy

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 237,301 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 237,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor insecure (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 218,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 218,719 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 202,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 196,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 184,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake working well but no reserve travel. (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 184,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake working well but no reserve travel. (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 177,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 169,329 miles

advise n/s/rear tyre worn to limit, dampness in n/s head lamp but dries out

Pass 11 Feb 2013 160,761 miles

o/side front brake pipe corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2013 160,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads worn low

o/side front brake pipe corroding

o/side front tyre worn badly on inner edge (bald)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 149,832 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 149,832 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/side front brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2011 130,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs rusty(eff ok)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 130,951 miles

rear discs rusty(eff ok)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 129,538 miles

o/s number plate bulb dull

Fail 28 Sep 2009 99,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,513 miles

both front tyre's worn on edge's

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 FWA 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 60.9%.

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 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 KE56 FWA, 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 KE56 FWA registered?

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

Is KE56 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE56 FWA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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