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KS56 EGC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

216,065 mi
Last recorded216,065 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 216,065 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sill in addition to corrosion have distortion for the lower mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 216,065 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sill in addition to corrosion have distortion for the lower mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 209,463 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear loading door cannot be opened

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 209,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced below seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear loading door cannot be opened

Pass 1 Jun 2021 200,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 185,478 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 177,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 168,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 163,722 miles

Nearside fuel cover damage

Fail 27 Feb 2017 163,722 miles

Nearside fuel cover damage

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 163,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front hand brake rubber miss off pedal

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate and backing plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked and split (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front outer sill and door and fuel flap damage

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp split (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Oil leak leck going all over cat ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw in it ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand low on pedal (3.1.6b)

engine light on

engine oil on min

Pass 19 Feb 2016 157,160 miles

Front bumper damage both side

Front oil leak from engine and gear box

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked and parts missing and case damage (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer edge has a deep cut in it

Nearside Front Outer sill and door and door step and fuel flap damage

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside both tyres are wall damage

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor paton (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

hand brake pedle rubber missing

near side front outer sill damage and step and door

Fail 20 Feb 2015 149,861 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

hand brake pedle rubber missing

near side front outer sill damage and step and door

Pass 24 Feb 2014 140,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,046 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 121,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,860 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 89,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,153 miles

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

front pads geting low on inner pads

Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 30,635 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

hand brake close too end of travel

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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KS56 EGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KS56 EGC, 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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KS56 EGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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