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KS56 EGK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,648 mi
Last recorded104,648 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,648 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2013 104,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

parking lamp is staying on

Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,105 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 5 Dec 2012 104,104 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 8 Dec 2011 100,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

all four tyres close to limit

brake pad wear indicator light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 8 Dec 2011 100,051 miles

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

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

all four tyres close to limit

brake pad wear indicator light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,282 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,937 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 85,934 miles

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

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 EGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS56 EGK?

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What year was KS56 EGK registered?

KS56 EGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is KS56 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 EGK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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