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KY56 ELW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,697 mi
Last recorded119,697 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 119,697 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 119,697 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,468 miles

Offside Front Jacking point missing. Slight surface corrosion around that area, but still has rigidity.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed. No signs of corrosion.

Fail 27 Feb 2025 116,468 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point missing. Slight surface corrosion around that area, but still has rigidity.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed. No signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,337 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 113,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 107,946 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,091 miles

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Fail 23 Feb 2021 105,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,047 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

headlamp aims slight blurr

slight corrosion near both front jacking points

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,689 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,094 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,159 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,575 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,392 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 ELW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

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

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