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SH56 ZKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,564 mi
Last recorded93,564 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 93,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

UNDERNEATH FRONT + REAR SURFACE RUST

Fail 8 Oct 2026 93,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERNEATH FRONT + REAR SURFACE RUST

Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,323 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 92,073 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 89,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,468 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,416 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,466 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 42,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SH56 ZKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH56 ZKZ registered?

SH56 ZKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is SH56 ZKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 ZKZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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