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HK55 RDO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 131,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre bos has slight leak & covered in exhaust paste

n/s & o/s rear sills by jacking point corroded

o/s/f brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 29 Jan 2014 131,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front & rear brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 13 Feb 2013 131,067 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS (airbag) and glow plug warning lamps illuminated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside door mirror cover missing

unknown noise heard from offside rear wheel area during RBT

Fail 13 Feb 2013 131,067 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS (airbag) and glow plug warning lamps illuminated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside door mirror cover missing

unknown noise heard from offside rear wheel area during RBT

Pass 28 Jan 2012 106,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,905 miles

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

Offside front brake disc scored

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake disc scored

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2010 62,795 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake travel slightly high

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jan 2010 62,789 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake travel slightly high

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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HK55 RDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HK55 RDO, 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 HK55 RDO registered?

HK55 RDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is HK55 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 RDO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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