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BV56 HXM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,635 mi
Last recorded231,635 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 231,635 miles

Both front jacking points show signs of general age related corrosion

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

Fail 10 May 2023 231,635 miles

Both front jacking points show signs of general age related corrosion

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 228,361 miles

all rear diff mountings worn

central brake light not working

chip in windscreen

slight oil leak around rear diff

Pass 12 Mar 2020 217,053 miles

both rear diff mounting bushes worn

centre high level brake light not working

chip in windscreen

slight oil leak around rear diff

Pass 23 Oct 2017 215,440 miles

chip in windscreen

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2016 202,817 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Oct 2015 212,801 miles

n/s/f drop link has slight split in rubber

Fail 1 Oct 2015 212,801 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter piper leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f drop link has slight split in rubber

Pass 29 Oct 2014 180,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 167,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 167,014 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 151,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear differential has a slight leak of oil

service overdue by 6200 miles

Pass 19 Sep 2011 132,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 113,809 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 85,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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