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HK56 KOX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

357,830 mi
Last recorded357,830 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 357,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

drivers door inner handle modified but still operational.

drivers seat base worn

o/s rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 357,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

drivers door inner handle modified but still operational.

drivers seat base worn

o/s rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 355,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 345,550 miles

Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Work done on car may not hold for longer than a year (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 345,407 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 344,891 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner jacking points corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 334,225 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

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

Nearside Front Outer jacking point slight corrossion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer jacking point slight corrossion

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

corrosion o/s/ r wheel arch noted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 334,225 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

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

Nearside Front Outer jacking point slight corrossion

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer jacking point slight corrossion

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

corrosion o/s/ r wheel arch noted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 319,852 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 319,849 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little or no handbrake reserve travel

Pass 4 Nov 2017 310,296 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 310,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 300,538 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2016 300,537 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure socket (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2015 294,271 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 294,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2014 286,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 286,551 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 273,976 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 236,877 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 236,877 miles

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

Oil leak

a brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 194,728 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 157,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,213 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 KOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KOX, 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 KOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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