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HF56 KWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,301 mi
Last recorded177,301 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 177,301 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubber perished

Offside Front steering rack boot perished

child seat at offside rear ,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in offside rear coil spring

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 170,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint worn ,advise renewing asap

Nearside Front tyre worn out on outer edge

front discs worn

rear propshaft uj worn ,advise renewing asap

wear in both front anti roll bar links

wear in offside front steering rack boot

Pass 2 Nov 2023 159,150 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 144,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,107 miles

Rear number plate faded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,483 miles

Front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,067 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,776 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 60,776 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged Seat belt webbing has been cut reducing its width (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 53,780 miles

Child seats fitted

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,119 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,053 miles

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

wiper blades getting poor

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,277 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 41,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,250 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 KWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

HF56 KWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is HF56 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF56 KWY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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