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RX56 KSV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

275,673 mi
Last recorded275,673 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 KSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 275,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

bothside rear lamps damaged

front wipers start when headlamp main to dip is operated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 261,552 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 261,552 miles

Headlamp switch faulty turns on head lamps on side light position (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 242,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 242,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 220,553 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 220,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 188,522 miles

Offside door mirror secured with tape.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 188,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside door mirror secured with tape.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 156,531 miles

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

Steering slightly rough in operation.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 156,531 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack uj slightly rough in operation.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 127,207 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 127,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,525 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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RX56 KSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RX56 KSV, 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 RX56 KSV registered?

RX56 KSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is RX56 KSV safe to buy?

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