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FN56 HHF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

299,984 mi
Last recorded299,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 299,984 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 292,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 273,862 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 21 Dec 2020 273,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 17 Dec 2019 254,796 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 242,898 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 5 Dec 2017 252,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear diff

Fail 4 Dec 2017 242,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 19 Dec 2016 242,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 242,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 237,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 227,804 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 227,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 208,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 201,043 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 201,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 190,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 180,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 151,820 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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FN56 HHF 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 FN56 HHF, 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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FN56 HHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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