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KY56 EKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,669 mi
Last recorded170,669 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 170,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 145,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 123,940 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 123,937 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,813 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inners (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges void of tread

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 117,813 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inners (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges void of tread

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,988 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,969 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear tailpipe.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,969 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear tailpipe.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,009 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge no visible tread

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,932 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,932 miles

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

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 EKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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