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HK06 RYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

254,184 mi
Last recorded254,184 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 RYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 254,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 247,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 238,160 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 238,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 225,644 miles

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

Inner sills rusty both sides

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

both front out riggers rusty

Fail 22 May 2023 225,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner sills rusty both sides

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

both front out riggers rusty

Pass 27 May 2022 216,200 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 20 May 2022 215,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 17 May 2021 205,556 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 199,177 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 190,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 180,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 172,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 163,688 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 163,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 154,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 154,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 144,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 134,180 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 22 May 2012 122,038 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 112,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 112,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 158,081 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 70,971 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 22 May 2009 70,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front reg plate damaged

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 RYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK06 RYJ registered?

HK06 RYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is HK06 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 RYJ shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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