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VK56 RRU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,359 mi
Last recorded195,359 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 195,359 miles

nearside headlight slightly loose

offside front brake slight bind

park brake pedal has long travel

Fail 29 Nov 2011 195,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlight slightly loose

offside front brake slight bind

park brake pedal has long travel

Pass 14 Dec 2010 156,803 miles

tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 13 Dec 2010 156,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,280 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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VK56 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK56 RRU, 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 VK56 RRU registered?

VK56 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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