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KV56 KTN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,680 mi
Last recorded201,680 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 201,680 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F/ O/S/F/ [ BOTH SIDES ] (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R/ O/S/R/ [ BOTH SIDES ] ] (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER VEHICLE CHASSIS STRUCTURE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2026 201,680 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F/ O/S/F/ [ BOTH SIDES ] (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R/ O/S/R/ [ BOTH SIDES ] ] (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER VEHICLE CHASSIS STRUCTURE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 199,614 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2025 199,525 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury door step excessively corroded (6.2.8 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury door step excessively corroded (6.2.8 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 193,077 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tow bar electrical cover missing

Fail 16 Mar 2024 193,068 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

tow bar electrical cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2023 186,389 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 186,388 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 181,386 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 181,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 5 Mar 2021 174,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 166,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 159,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 151,982 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 151,982 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 143,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,950 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,503 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,534 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 KTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 KV56 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

KV56 KTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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