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A11 HLF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,843 mi
Last recorded187,843 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 187,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sliding door damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES , outer arches and sills corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 177,299 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2024 168,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sliding door damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2024 168,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sliding door damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2023 168,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 158,013 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,821 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 149,819 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 136,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake slightly out of balance

n/s/f door and sill damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2017 120,693 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake slightly out of balance

n/s/f door and sill damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,806 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 103,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 103,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,231 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes,n/s lower

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,231 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes,n/s lower

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,522 miles

nearside track rod end worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,120 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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A11 HLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A11 HLF, 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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A11 HLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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