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HK56 NXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

191,297 mi
Last recorded191,297 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 191,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 188,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 179,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 176,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 174,157 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,580 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 172,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 169,356 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 169,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 159,004 miles

Front Slight fluctuation on brakes

Offside Handbrake lagging

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

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements ( 16% )

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 159,004 miles

Front Slight fluctuation on brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handbrake lagging

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements ( 16% )

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 157,216 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 154,309 miles

o/s handbrake performance reading low

Fail 28 Dec 2016 154,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s handbrake performance reading low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 135,069 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 135,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,985 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,262 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 99,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,766 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 85,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,417 miles

Front bumper insecure

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,868 miles

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

Front and rear discs lipped

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 60,868 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front and rear discs lipped

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,070 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 NXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK56 NXX registered?

HK56 NXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is HK56 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 NXX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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