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H15 JHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 JHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2026

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills near front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All underbody suspension componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All underbody suspension componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner edge 225/60/16 98w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 98h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mounting has play

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/60/16 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2023

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mounting has play

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/60/16 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation front head lights

tow bar corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation front head lights

tow bar corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 118,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre - Side Wall Perished - Recommend Replacement 225/60 R16 98W

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre - Side Wall Perished - Recommend Replacement 225/60 R16 98W

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

Offside Rear Tyre - Winter Tyre Fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,235 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front head lamp condensated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

condensation in nearside head light

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,694 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 65,886 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H15 JHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H15 JHD, 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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H15 JHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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