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KF56 DMX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,338 mi
Last recorded307,338 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 307,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 294,425 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 294,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 281,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 269,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 255,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,571 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 140,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking connections to filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 120,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 120,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 100,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 81,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,584 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 DMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KF56 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

KF56 DMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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