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KP56 HVF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

260,365 mi
Last recorded260,365 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 260,365 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 260,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 257,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 246,505 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 246,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2021 212,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 212,025 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 194,662 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 194,662 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 194,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 188,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall has age related cracks

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall has age related cracks

Fail 24 Nov 2017 188,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall has age related cracks

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall has age related cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2016 180,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 177,797 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 176,050 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

brake warning light lit on dash

bulb and tyre warning lights lit on dash

nearside front abs wire slightly insecure

srs light on dash but went off in middle of test did not come back on

Fail 21 Oct 2014 176,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

brake warning light lit on dash

bulb and tyre warning lights lit on dash

nearside front abs wire slightly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 163,424 miles

nearside rear coil sping fractured but doing its job

nearside rear tyer aproaching legal limit

offside rear lamp lense taped not showing white light

Fail 4 Nov 2013 163,424 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear coil sping fractured but doing its job

nearside rear tyer aproaching legal limit

offside rear lamp lense taped not showing white light

Pass 20 Nov 2012 146,340 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f headlamp misty beam pattern ok

o/s/f inner wheel arch insecure

o/s/r lamp broke

Fail 20 Nov 2012 146,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f headlamp misty beam pattern ok

o/s/f inner wheel arch insecure

o/s/r lamp broke

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,971 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,981 miles

slight condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,544 miles

bonnett difficult to open

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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KP56 HVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KP56 HVF, 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 KP56 HVF registered?

KP56 HVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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