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KY56 CRF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,651 mi
Last recorded134,651 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 134,651 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front inner sills corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2025 129,290 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear pads low

Fail 11 Sep 2025 129,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 121,926 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

nail osf tyre

no reverse lights (switch?)

Fail 22 Apr 2024 121,925 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

nail osf tyre

no reverse lights (switch?)

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,065 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,179 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Coil light on dash

Diff leaking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Rear washer not working

Rear wiper damaged

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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 114,179 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Coil light on dash

Diff leaking

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Rear washer not working

Rear wiper damaged

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,676 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,675 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,232 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,231 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes excessively corroded at joint with hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight noise nearside front upper suspension strut mounting

spare wheel assembly missing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff seal weeping

Fail 14 Aug 2015 76,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear diff seal weeping

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 69,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,982 miles

Rear differential leaking slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2011 39,982 miles

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

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

Rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2010 34,164 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 CRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CRF, 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 CRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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