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HK06 VXU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 146,221 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded not with in 30 cm

Fail 13 Sep 2024 146,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill corroded not with in 30 cm

Pass 18 Sep 2023 136,404 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 136,275 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside is also very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 130,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,800 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 129,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,007 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle slightly general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 121,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 109,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 109,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation on inner lens face (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 20 May 2016 79,785 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 79,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 73,783 miles

offside front washer jet hose split still clears winscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,390 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,560 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 30 Mar 2013 63,560 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 50,880 miles

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

both offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake warning on

engine oil level on minimum (topped up)

nearside front top suspension mounting slightly rough

offside front top suspension mounting slightly rough

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,335 miles

brake warning on

engine oil level on minimum (topped up)

nearside front top suspension mounting slightly rough

offside front top suspension mounting slightly rough

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,761 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

crack in n/s mirror glass

front suspension creek when steering operated

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,836 miles

crack in n/s mirror glass

front suspension creek when steering operated

nail in o/s rear tyre

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 VXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

HK06 VXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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The MOT history for HK06 VXU shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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