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SK56 KJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

251,749 mi
Last recorded251,749 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 KJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 251,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated but pattern still visable

nsf headlamp condensation on lens

nsr lamp unit lens is damaged but no white light showing to the rear

Fail 9 Feb 2017 251,749 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park brake cable pivot seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering coloum lower coupling excess wear (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated but pattern still visable

nsf headlamp condensation on lens

nsr lamp unit lens is damaged but no white light showing to the rear

osf inner rack end slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2016 228,819 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

rear door doesint open but both side doors do at time of mot test

Fail 12 Feb 2016 228,819 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt propshaft to gearbox (2.4.G.4c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear part (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

rear door doesint open but both side doors do at time of mot test

Pass 14 Feb 2015 208,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lights on dash

various damage around bodywork

Fail 13 Feb 2015 208,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lights on dash

various damage around bodywork

Pass 13 Feb 2014 178,430 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 178,422 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 151,398 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 151,394 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,236 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 129,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,457 miles

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

nearside rear cluster damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,635 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on dash

front wheel trims scored

rear wheel trims missing

Fail 6 Jan 2010 76,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on dash

front wheel trims scored

rear wheel trims missing

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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SK56 KJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SK56 KJJ, 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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SK56 KJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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