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KF56 ECY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,869 mi
Last recorded157,869 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 ECY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 157,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 132,947 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,830 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, n/s/r sidewalls have under inflation damage (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

parking brake lever at travel limit

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2022 121,799 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, n/s/r sidewalls have under inflation damage (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

parking brake lever at travel limit

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,917 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 110,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 98,170 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,648 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 56,297 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 56,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 13,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 6,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,874 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 ECY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ECY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF56 ECY registered?

KF56 ECY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is KF56 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF56 ECY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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