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KN56 YWA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

287,757 mi
Last recorded287,757 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 287,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to all 4 jacking points

Pass 6 Oct 2023 280,681 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 280,681 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 278,586 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ferrules (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 278,586 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ferrules (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 265,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 247,798 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 236,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 236,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 218,592 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 218,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 201,240 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 201,240 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 187,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs coroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 170,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe slightley corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 170,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe slightley corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 154,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 154,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,567 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but secure and no fumes entering vehicle.

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 138,567 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated but secure and no fumes entering vehicle.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 124,980 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake pedal close to no reserve travel

Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,982 miles

Both front brake discs have slight wear.

Both rear brake discs have slight wear.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake disc slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,982 miles

Both front brake discs have slight wear.

Both rear brake discs have slight wear.

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

Offside rear brake disc slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to front reg plate.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,398 miles

Slight damage to front reg plate.

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 YWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YWA, 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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KN56 YWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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