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KX56 HJY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,325 mi
Last recorded221,325 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 HJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 221,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 200,482 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 200,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 182,080 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL

Pass 15 Jun 2015 175,932 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 175,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear doors cannot open from inside

Pass 2 Sep 2014 161,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 150,801 miles

N/S/R LAMP DAMAGE

Fail 4 Mar 2014 150,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/R LAMP DAMAGE

Pass 4 Sep 2013 143,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,669 miles

CRACK PASS REAR LAMP

Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,669 miles

CRACK PASS REAR LAMP

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,974 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 110,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,214 miles

pass steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

pass steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,435 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,468 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 13,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 124 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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KX56 HJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KX56 HJY, 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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KX56 HJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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