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HK56 GFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

71,794 mi
Last recorded71,794 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,794 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

eml lamp on

Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

eml lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2020

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake application only just met mot standards

Pass 3 Aug 2018
Fail 3 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016
Fail 8 Jun 2016

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

Fail 22 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tre (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 142,382 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 142,377 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Mar 2013 133,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 120,697 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,811 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,948 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,202 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,851 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

Fail 2 Jan 2008 13,851 miles

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

Nail in nearside front 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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HK56 GFY 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 56%.

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 GFY, 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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HK56 GFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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