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KS56 JMX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,129 mi
Last recorded154,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 154,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering Rack End Has Slight Play !!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 151,505 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 151,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 144,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 144,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 136,994 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,971 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,820 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 117,818 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,114 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 112,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn corroded on end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake only just met requirement at 19%

Fail 16 Jan 2019 103,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn corroded on end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake only just met requirement at 19%

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,010 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust tail-pipe rusty / pin holed

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,456 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,801 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT TO SIDE WALL

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,178 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,302 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 JMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

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

Is KS56 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 JMX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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