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AU55 HNP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,538 mi
Last recorded175,538 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 175,538 miles

Nearside Front box section corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2026 175,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front box section corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 173,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 173,270 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 171,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boh rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 171,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boh rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 169,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 167,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2022 167,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2021 166,178 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2021 166,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2020 164,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 164,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 161,999 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 153,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scuffed on the outer side walls

Fail 8 May 2018 153,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all tyres badly scuffed on the outer side walls

Pass 8 May 2017 136,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 117,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 75,088 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 55,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU55 HNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 AU55 HNP, 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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AU55 HNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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