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KV56 KSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

276,052 mi
Last recorded276,052 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 276,052 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 269,582 miles

Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 265,309 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 259,663 miles

Front jacking point rusting

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 252,451 miles

Front Jacking points start rusting 2x

Front Slight play detected at steering wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 190,580 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 179,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 171,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 160,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 148,939 miles

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

Steering system has a knock which cannot be identified.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 148,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Damage to nearside rear tyre side wall not exposing the cords.

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

Steering system has a knock which cannot be identified.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,266 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

standard fitment passenger seat(s) missing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 136,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

standard fitment passenger seat(s) missing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 85,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,579 miles

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

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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KV56 KSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV56 KSJ, 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 KV56 KSJ registered?

KV56 KSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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