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KF56 DRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

171,217 mi
Last recorded171,217 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 DRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 171,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes underside showing signs of light corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

both front head lights have water/moisture in lamp units.

oil mist rear diff area.

parking brake effort slightly down o/s/r also pedal long travel.

Pass 29 Mar 2025 142,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,306 miles

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

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 15 Feb 2024 142,281 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 138,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 135,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake on maximum travel

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,772 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Bonnet secondary catch seized

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,772 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,260 miles

bonnet release handle missing.

both headlamps damp inside.

multi- vee belt perished.

nails in both rear tyres.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 112,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release handle missing.

both headlamps damp inside.

multi- vee belt perished.

nails in both rear tyres.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,919 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 110,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,720 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,878 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 105,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,858 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 99,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 143,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,416 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 49,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,805 miles

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

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

damage to side wall o/s/f tyre not down to cords

park brake has a lot of travel

Fail 14 Oct 2009 34,805 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

damage to side wall o/s/f tyre not down to cords

park brake has a lot of 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 DRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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