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KN56 BLV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,766 mi
Last recorded108,766 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,766 miles

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Fail 20 Feb 2026 108,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 106,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,697 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 157,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 157,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF-Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,362 miles

parking brake travel could be reduced

Fail 20 Feb 2020 93,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,644 miles

all tyres worn and perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,176 miles

front tyres worn low

parking brake travel could be reduced

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,095 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

offside front tyre worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,464 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread.

Exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded.

Offside front tyre sidewalls perishing.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cut in nearside front tyre tread.

Exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded.

Offside front tyre sidewalls perishing.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,072 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,082 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,076 miles

boot space loaded

front and rear brake discs liped

Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,076 miles

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

boot space loaded

front and rear brake discs liped

Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,160 miles

both sides rear tyres starting to wear low

headlight on high position

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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KN56 BLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KN56 BLV, 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 KN56 BLV registered?

KN56 BLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is KN56 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 BLV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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