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KS06 TVU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

258,028 mi
Last recorded258,028 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 258,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 258,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Part of rear exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to check emmision because part of exhaust system missing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 248,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 237,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

some seat belts retract slowly

Fail 15 May 2018 237,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

some seat belts retract slowly

Pass 9 May 2017 217,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 195,027 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 171,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 165,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 156,084 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 136,177 miles

srs lamp illuminated and then rectified itself

Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,079 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 36,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,432 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 23,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

KS06 TVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is KS06 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 TVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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