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HN06 GOU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,273 mi
Last recorded180,273 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 180,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

There is surface corrosion on the underside including the rear chassis legs and related components commensurate with the age and mileage of the vehicle.

Pass 29 Aug 2025 176,087 miles

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))

Some corrosion around jacking points

Some corrosion of both rear chassis

Pass 18 Sep 2024 172,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 172,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 167,773 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 167,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens's contaminated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 159,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 150,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of corrosion in rear chassis legs

Pass 6 Oct 2020 144,249 miles

Head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Signs of corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,409 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 131,409 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,683 miles

Nearside rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,808 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,352 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,078 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,310 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,310 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HN06 GOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HN06 GOU, 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 HN06 GOU registered?

HN06 GOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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The MOT history for HN06 GOU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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