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KP56 TPX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,485 mi
Last recorded173,485 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 173,485 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear @ Rear Brake Hose Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 173,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear @ Rear Brake Hose Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 167,789 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 167,779 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/F Tyre Different to rest (5.2.3 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,160 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 162,138 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Meets criteria at time of test, Recommend Replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 153,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 153,814 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 146,464 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 141,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,178 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,986 miles

front pads low

n/s/f door mirror

n/s/f indicator turning white

van damged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,420 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,420 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

KP56 TPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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