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KF56 DLO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,046 mi
Last recorded193,046 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 193,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside parking brake poor

Fail 4 Feb 2026 193,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside parking brake poor

Pass 9 Apr 2024 166,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 166,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 155,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 155,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 138,384 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working both side rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamp broken (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake wear light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,347 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 129,347 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,953 miles

Exhaust tail pipe excessively corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe excessively corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,677 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,459 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,190 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,582 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,424 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tail gate and rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2010 34,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tail gate and rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,165 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 DLO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

KF56 DLO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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