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KE56 FWT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

474,861 mi
Last recorded474,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 474,861 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 474,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 471,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 467,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 27 Oct 2021 462,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on limit of passing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit of passing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit of passing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit of passing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 284,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 280,780 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 275,956 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 9 Mar 2017 271,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 257,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 257,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 206,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 206,949 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 166,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack

tyre light on

Fail 21 Nov 2012 166,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack

tyre light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 128,680 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 127,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,909 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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KE56 FWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

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

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