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BV56 HXE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,068 mi
Last recorded209,068 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 209,068 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 199,099 miles

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 188,105 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin - close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin - close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded in area of hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also, obviously overheating (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 188,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Over axle pipe badly corroded and holed in multiple areas (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror, front plastic cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin - close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin - close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded in area of hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also, obviously overheating (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 175,353 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 175,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 164,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 164,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 153,133 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 132,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,715 miles

Alternator belt worn

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Mirror cover damaged

Tail gate gas struts weak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,312 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

osf headlight pattern deteriated from condensation

rear exhaust pipe cracked and blowing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,209 miles

exhaust pipe at rear cracked and blowing

nsf tyre close to limit

osf headlight pattern deteriated

osf tyre inner edge uneven

park brake travel near limit

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,380 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres inner edges worn unevenly

rear exhaust pipe cracked and slight blow

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,243 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,146 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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BV56 HXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HXE, 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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BV56 HXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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