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KV56 KSX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,316 mi
Last recorded229,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 229,316 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 229,248 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 225,415 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 225,395 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 217,212 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 217,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 213,311 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 212,308 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Nov 2020 205,445 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 195,154 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2019 195,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front indicators starting to show white light

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 186,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 177,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 168,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 162,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 155,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 148,017 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,520 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,695 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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KV56 KSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KV56 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

KV56 KSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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