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KF56 DOU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 118,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2026 118,295 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2025 110,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 110,910 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 103,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 May 2024 103,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2023 97,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 91,220 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2021 83,542 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 83,542 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbing on drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 79,238 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 71,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 64,467 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 57,432 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2015 53,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,110 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,068 miles

foot parking brake close to excessive travel

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 DOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

KF56 DOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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