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KX56 HJZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

462,021 mi
Last recorded462,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 HJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 462,021 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing seat belt in passenger compartment. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

EML on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 462,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough when steering wheel rotated from full lock. (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing seat belt in passenger compartment. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

EML on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 437,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 437,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 409,555 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 409,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 380,317 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER DAMP

Fail 23 Jan 2018 380,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER DAMP

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 356,037 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 337,942 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 337,942 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 314,191 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front plastic headlight lens;s poor condition.. (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear slightly white.. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 314,191 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front plastic headlight lens;s poor condition.. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose.. (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear slightly white.. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 297,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 297,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 280,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 280,236 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 280,234 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 274,262 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 274,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 259,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 259,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 236,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 213,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 186,492 miles

nearstde headlamp has condensation on lense

unable to visually inspect brake pads

Pass 20 Aug 2009 154,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 113,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,367 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 HJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KX56 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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