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BV56 HWW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,178 mi
Last recorded156,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 HWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 156,178 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE and REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear diff bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2021 155,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to wheels covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion showing in various places

Pass 19 Aug 2020 155,204 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

n/s rear exhaust rubber split through

rear diff weeping,small engine oil leak from turbo hoses

sills,jacking points,rear floor,front subframe mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded

small chip in indscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2020 155,204 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake light on

n/s rear exhaust rubber split through

rear diff weeping,small engine oil leak from turbo hoses

sills,jacking points,rear floor,front subframe mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded

small chip in indscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2019 154,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 149,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 149,046 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing & front bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 141,974 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit surface cracks inner wall (4.1.E.1)

steering column knuckles slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,333 miles

F anti roll D bushes worn......OSF pads worn thin........OSR tyre low on einner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,565 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2011 72,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 58,273 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

BV56 HWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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