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SH56 ZKK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

241,945 mi
Last recorded241,945 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 ZKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 241,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 216,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s "d " bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 216,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s "d " bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 185,190 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 185,190 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 156,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 156,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mot carried out in wet condition

Pass 8 Mar 2016 153,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 153,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 149,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 147,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 122,931 miles

Rear axle mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement or play

Very slight play detectable in both front lower ball joints

Fail 20 Nov 2013 122,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement or play

Very slight play detectable in both front lower ball joints

Rear offside brake wiring fouling on offside rear driveshaft outer joint assembly

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,805 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,918 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,917 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,960 miles

Offside front headlamp is heavily contaminated with condensation which does not affect beam pattern

Spare wheel is not fully secured

Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front door is catching on nearside front wing when opening

Offside front headlamp is heavily contaminated with condensation which does not affect beam pattern

Spare wheel is not fully secured

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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SH56 ZKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH56 ZKK, 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 SH56 ZKK registered?

SH56 ZKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is SH56 ZKK safe to buy?

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