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KS06 TVL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

412,345 mi
Last recorded412,345 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 412,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 SILL OUTTER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

UNDERSIDE Corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 412,345 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH NSF & OSF (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 SILL OUTTER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

UNDERSIDE Corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 227,532 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 226,304 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 226,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 350,556 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 350,555 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 206,336 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 201,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has surface corrosion in places . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 197,236 miles

All brakepipes heavily greased.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 191,057 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 1 Feb 2017 186,544 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 179,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 172,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 163,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 157,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 151,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 144,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 144,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,935 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,092 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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KS06 TVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS06 TVL, 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 KS06 TVL registered?

KS06 TVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is KS06 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 TVL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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