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KY56 ELV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,898 mi
Last recorded203,898 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 203,898 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 197,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 193,466 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 193,465 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 179,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 179,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,862 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 170,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 166,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 166,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 158,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 158,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 154,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead below servo (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 6 Oct 2016 154,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead below servo (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 9 Oct 2015 147,030 miles

Both rear shocks slight reduced damping effect

N/s wiper blade worn

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 141,382 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND SPLITS IN SIDEWALLS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT PADS LOW AND DISCS WORN

LONG PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND SPLITS IN SIDEWALLS

O/S/R TYRE CUTS IN SIDEWALLS

REAR PADS AND DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,487 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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KY56 ELV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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