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HK56 GXV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

246,177 mi
Last recorded246,177 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 246,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 246,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 236,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps come on with front position lights

Pass 2 Sep 2015 221,186 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside body panels damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 221,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside body panels damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 200,723 miles

Both N/S Tyres kerbed.

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S Body has slight damage.

O/S/R Exhaust fouling drive shaft.

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 200,723 miles

Both N/S Tyres kerbed.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S Body has slight damage.

O/S/R Exhaust fouling drive shaft.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 185,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 185,831 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 164,196 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 145,706 miles

Heavy front tyre wear on inner edges

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Slight movement in front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,163 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,972 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 GXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

HK56 GXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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