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SK56 KJN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,762 mi
Last recorded164,762 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 164,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired door jagged (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 161,301 miles

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

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

Rear Outer both arches

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 156,400 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,678 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 152,678 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,384 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 145,028 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 145,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Bonnet catch - broken

Nearside Rear plastic trim, to front of wheel arch missing, not causing a sharp edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and worn on both excessively on inner and outer edge 205/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,604 miles

Front bonnet release catch not attached to cable

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges predominantly worn, close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Joint from steering rack to track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 140,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bottom suspension wishbone arm, excessive movement in the rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front bonnet release catch not attached to cable

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges predominantly worn, close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Joint from steering rack to track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 136,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer small superficial cuts on outer wall of tyre

Offside Outer wing mirror cover missing

Offside Rear small crack in light cluster

Fail 15 Nov 2017 136,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer small superficial cuts on outer wall of tyre

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

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

Offside Outer wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear small crack in light cluster

Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,924 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 130,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 103,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 93,589 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake does not fully return

horn poor

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,056 miles

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

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

handbrake does not fully return

horn poor

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,923 miles

all under panels in place

Fail 10 Sep 2009 72,923 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all under panels in place

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 KJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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