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KM56 XOW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,598 mi
Last recorded143,598 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2021 143,598 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator lens slightly damage

both sides rear tyre close to 2mm

Pass 13 Feb 2020 135,945 miles

Reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 11 Feb 2020 135,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside 500/ offside 300 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,399 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 130,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 127,644 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 126,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 121,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 121,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 110,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,130 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 106,128 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,693 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 101,685 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,746 miles

nearside mirror damage

Fail 30 Sep 2009 80,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside mirror damage

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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KM56 XOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KM56 XOW, 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 KM56 XOW registered?

KM56 XOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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