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KR56 UGT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

234,410 mi
Last recorded234,410 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 234,410 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 234,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 230,998 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 230,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 230,372 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 230,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 225,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 225,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger and cill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger and cill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both inner cills corroded and holed end to end pluss front jacking points close to front subframe rear mounts

Pass 13 Nov 2020 223,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

under carriage corroded,innersills corroded,

Pass 22 Oct 2019 210,863 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knocking sound ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and near side rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 210,861 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knocking sound ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and near side rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

recommend park brake be serviced

Pass 25 Oct 2018 197,554 miles

recommend park brake be serviced

Pass 26 Oct 2017 182,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2016 167,885 miles

Centre stop light inop

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,805 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 150,797 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 139,229 miles

Coolant leak around front of engine

Front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear park brake low on effort

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 139,229 miles

Coolant leak around front of engine

Front and rear registration plates in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside rear park brake low on effort

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,103 miles

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2013 125,103 miles

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

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,174 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 90,665 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,860 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn uneven suggest tracking

Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn uneven suggest tracking

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,695 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 UGT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

KR56 UGT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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