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BV56 HXK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 158,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fog light not working and lens chipped.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, possibly starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 158,698 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Fog light not working and lens chipped.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, possibly starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 155,341 miles

Base of windscreen cracked.

Fail 4 May 2017 155,316 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside less efficient. (3.7.B.6b)

Base of windscreen cracked.

Pass 11 May 2016 151,315 miles

Base of windscreen cracked.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 146,491 miles

Damage to windscreen (wiper blade)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 25 Mar 2015 146,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Damage to windscreen (wiper blade)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,959 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 140,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,830 miles

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

rear exhuast system perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 135,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhuast system perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 112,578 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 112,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs heavily worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,869 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 88,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 BV56 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

BV56 HXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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