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HK06 MSX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,307 mi
Last recorded139,307 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 139,307 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlights starting to mist

Light switch not working

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 139,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlights starting to mist

Light switch not working

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,787 miles

REAR AXLE DIFF HOUSING WET WITH OIL

Fail 2 Apr 2019 119,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN TO CORDS --195/65/16--104/102 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES

REAR AXLE DIFF HOUSING WET WITH OIL

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,234 miles

CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN

HEAD LAMP AIMS ARE VERY FAINT

IGNITION BARREL IS LOOSE

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT JACKING POINTS ARE RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S HEAD LAMPS ARE MISSTED OVER

Offside Front SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON IS DAMAGED

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

REAR NO PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 94,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN

HEAD LAMP AIMS ARE VERY FAINT

IGNITION BARREL IS LOOSE

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT JACKING POINTS ARE RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S HEAD LAMPS ARE MISSTED OVER

Offside Front SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON IS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

REAR NO PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 81,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 31 May 2016 76,981 miles

Rear no plate deteriorated

both front lights fogged up

unable to do smoke test due to exhaust blow

Fail 26 May 2016 76,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear no plate deteriorated

both front lights fogged up

unable to do smoke test due to exhaust blow

Pass 22 May 2015 71,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 25,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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HK06 MSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK06 MSX, 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 HK06 MSX registered?

HK06 MSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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