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KS56 JMO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,382 mi
Last recorded101,382 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,382 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake warning lamp not working

Rear Reverse lamps not working

Fail 12 May 2026 101,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle (7.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake warning lamp not working

Rear Reverse lamps not working

Pass 23 May 2025 90,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 85,859 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 85,631 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake squeaking

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

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,897 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 77,897 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 63,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,399 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2017 60,399 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,655 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,576 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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KS56 JMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS56 JMO, 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 KS56 JMO registered?

KS56 JMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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