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KJ56 UGB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,107 mi
Last recorded196,107 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 UGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 196,107 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 196,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 188,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 188,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front intercooler pipe loose

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 185,413 miles

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

front passenger seat removed

Fail 23 Nov 2023 185,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front passenger seat removed

Pass 9 Nov 2022 173,881 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 173,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 163,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 283,430 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,947 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 116,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly perished.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from rear differential.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a crack running horizontally on the nearside lower section of the windscreen, however not effecting drivers view. (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 107,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly perished.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from rear differential.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a crack running horizontally on the nearside lower section of the windscreen, however not effecting drivers view. (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2013 84,133 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 73,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,026 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 UGB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KJ56 UGB, 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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KJ56 UGB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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