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KF56 DYO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,697 mi
Last recorded173,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 173,697 miles

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

Rear slight travel in hand brake

Pass 13 Dec 2018 165,565 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 165,563 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both not functin (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 152,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 152,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 136,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 136,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,309 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 125,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,229 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,659 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 DYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DYO, 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 DYO registered?

KF56 DYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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