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HK56 CVB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,981 mi
Last recorded183,981 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 CVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 183,981 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 175,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 175,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

"Driving Safety Systems " warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 168,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 168,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 162,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 162,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to ABS near steering shaft (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 160,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 154,685 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 154,685 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 147,724 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 137,294 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 137,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 129,894 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight movement

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion around o/s/f jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 122,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,007 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,865 miles

advise rear brakes to be checked as handbrake reading lower than o/s

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise rear brakes to be checked as handbrake reading lower than o/s

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,976 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,976 miles

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

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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HK56 CVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HK56 CVB, 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 HK56 CVB registered?

HK56 CVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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