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KY56 CHX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,594 mi
Last recorded184,594 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 184,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 184,579 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 177,115 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 177,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/R brake disc scored

Pass 26 Apr 2017 169,788 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 169,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 162,388 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 162,387 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working O/S and N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 154,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 140,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 135,096 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,057 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 131,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 125,840 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 125,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,541 miles

N/S windscreen has scratches in corner.

N/S/R tyre is on the legal limit, 1.6mm.

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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KY56 CHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KY56 CHX, 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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KY56 CHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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