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KF56 DNV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,224 mi
Last recorded170,224 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 170,224 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 170,224 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 165,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner & outer edges & perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape mounting bush ( just acceptable ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

alternative speedo in use

engine is oily

head light switch not working very well ( may need replacing soon )

o/s/r & n/s/r inner cv boots are perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2021 165,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner & outer edges & perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape mounting bush ( just acceptable ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

alternative speedo in use

engine is oily

head light switch not working very well ( may need replacing soon )

o/s/r & n/s/r inner cv boots are perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 157,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall is worn

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mirror is taped up

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

alternative speedo in use

engine is oily

o/s & n/s slide doors been fixed shut

o/side & n/side anti roll bar d shape mounting bushes slightly worn

rear fog lamp is working on an alternative switch

Fail 18 Oct 2019 157,374 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall is worn

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mirror is taped up

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

alternative speedo in use

engine is oily

o/s & n/s slide doors been fixed shut

o/side & n/side anti roll bar d shape mounting bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 151,742 miles

Alternative speedo being used

Alternative switch for fog light being used

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted (NO Action required)

Engine oil getting low

Engine oily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Wing mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Oct 2018 151,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted (NO Action required)

Engine oil getting low

Engine oily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Wing mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 145,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 144,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,021 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 113,554 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 113,554 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs are excessively worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,689 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre low on tread

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 DNV 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 63.2%.

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 DNV, 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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KF56 DNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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