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HF56 HKC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 141,509 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 141,509 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 135,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 126,496 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 117,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 110,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 110,036 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 107,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,255 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rearmost exhuast bracket sheared from exhuast

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rearmost exhuast bracket sheared from exhuast

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,388 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 57,375 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,117 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 35,117 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,944 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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HF56 HKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HF56 HKC, 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 HF56 HKC registered?

HF56 HKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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