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KF56 DDN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

304,912 mi
Last recorded304,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 DDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 304,912 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 304,912 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 268,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 244,464 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 244,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 235,047 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 235,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 235,012 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 235,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 206,100 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 206,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2014 205,534 miles

nsf tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 187,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 186,670 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 165,479 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 141,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,359 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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KF56 DDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF56 DDN, 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 KF56 DDN registered?

KF56 DDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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