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KJ56 UFW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,565 mi
Last recorded40,565 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 UFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,925 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 33,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,307 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 25,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,705 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,415 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,415 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,244 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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KJ56 UFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ56 UFW, 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 KJ56 UFW registered?

KJ56 UFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is KJ56 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ56 UFW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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