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BV56 HWP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,913 mi
Last recorded207,913 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 207,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 203,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded but structural rigidity is not reduced

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but structural rigidity is not reduced

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 197,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to hose expanding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake slight imbalance across rear axle

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 192,041 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 184,077 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 22 Aug 2022 184,070 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 178,383 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Long parking brake travel

Oil present nearside engine mounting area

Pass 25 Aug 2020 174,184 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 174,181 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse light not working

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 171,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 166,974 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Slight fuel misting filter area

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 162,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 159,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 156,808 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 154,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 154,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 149,958 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 146,687 miles

nearside wiper blade poor fit

Pass 10 Sep 2010 132,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,179 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 103,179 miles

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

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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BV56 HWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV56 HWP, 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 BV56 HWP registered?

BV56 HWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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