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KN56 BMU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 172,483 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 172,483 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside & nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 166,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,061 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 144,995 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,773 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 134,159 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 134,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 123,351 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 113,867 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 105,972 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,486 miles

slight damage to o/s mid section body pannels, but no sharp edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 81,486 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

slight damage to o/s mid section body pannels, but no sharp edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,888 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 12 Nov 2009 45,880 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

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 BMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN56 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

KN56 BMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KN56 BMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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