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KY56 CPU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,489 mi
Last recorded229,489 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 CPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 229,489 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 226,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 224,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 223,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 220,153 miles

engine oil leak

slight noise wear in steering poss rack

Fail 10 Jun 2021 220,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil leak

slight noise wear in steering poss rack

Pass 11 Jun 2020 216,752 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 204,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seatbelts slow to retract due to curtain fixings

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside mirror backing missing

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2019 204,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seatbelts slow to retract due to curtain fixings

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both headlights have aftermarket bulbs fitted and light intensity is reduced

nearside mirror backing missing

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2017

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 180,925 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 178,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 179,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 178,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 177,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 165,069 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 165,069 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 141,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 118,667 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 118,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 CPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY56 CPU, 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 KY56 CPU registered?

KY56 CPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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