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HK56 FZR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,216 mi
Last recorded183,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 FZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 183,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 181,092 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 181,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,462 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 175,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 163,271 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,258 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 149,221 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster lens slightly damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 132,161 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear nearside and offside rear lens cracked not affect on lighting

brake pedal has a little bit of free travel

Pass 9 Feb 2019 119,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,201 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak differential area ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak differential area ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,638 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 86,638 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,144 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,960 miles

rear diff front oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,487 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,957 miles

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 FZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

HK56 FZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is HK56 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 FZR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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