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BN56 HTX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,987 mi
Last recorded166,987 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 166,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb deteriorated showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb deteriorated showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door hinges worn

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 162,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 162,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,286 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 155,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,436 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 141,728 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 141,718 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 132,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,549 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 116,075 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,041 miles

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

Nearside fuel tank area damp

Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside fuel tank area damp

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,855 miles

7 pin electrics fitted

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 79,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

7 pin electrics fitted

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front & rear reg plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Sep 2011 63,609 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front & rear reg plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BN56 HTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN56 HTX, 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 BN56 HTX registered?

BN56 HTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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