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KY56 ETU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

176,070 mi
Last recorded176,070 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 176,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 175,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 173,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 173,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 171,523 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 169,201 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 164,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 164,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 161,476 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 161,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 158,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 158,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 153,330 miles

Offside Front steering gaiter clip slightly weak

Fail 18 Sep 2017 153,321 miles

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

Offside Front steering gaiter clip slightly weak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 148,304 miles

offside rear brake disc rusted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2015 134,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 125,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 125,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,221 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 111,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,579 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,499 miles

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

both front brake dice starting to show sight of wear

off side front and rear /near side front tyres has cut in but not showing cords

off side rear rear brake dice pitded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,240 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,276 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,275 miles

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

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 ETU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

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

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