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KO56 LWM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,309 mi
Last recorded146,309 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 146,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 Jul 2013 146,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 May 2012 116,132 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 116,117 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 90,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,462 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 76,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KO56 LWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KO56 LWM, 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 KO56 LWM registered?

KO56 LWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is KO56 LWM safe to buy?

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