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KR56 HYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,967 mi
Last recorded179,967 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 HYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 179,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 179,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing back cover missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing back cover missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red the lens is broken (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 159,465 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 159,465 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 133,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 133,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs excessively worn

parkbrake travel excessive

Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,594 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs excessively worn

parkbrake travel excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,197 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight leak exhaust silencor at rear

spare tyre punctured?

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight leak exhaust silencor at rear

spare tyre punctured?

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,569 miles

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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KR56 HYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR56 HYJ, 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 KR56 HYJ registered?

KR56 HYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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