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HN56 VEK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

429,736 mi
Last recorded429,736 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 429,736 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

vehicle has age related corrosion but not weak

Pass 19 Dec 2022 410,965 miles

Front n/s & o/s jacking points corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch bubbling with corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s & o/s inners sills have surface rust

Pass 27 Oct 2021 372,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 336,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise security of nearside door mirror unit

advise steering wheel grip

Fail 20 Oct 2020 335,962 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise security of nearside door mirror unit

advise steering wheel grip

Pass 11 Oct 2019 270,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 212,639 miles

damage to nearside

Fail 10 Oct 2018 212,621 miles

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

damage to nearside

Fail 24 Aug 2018 212,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside side damage

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 203,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 202,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 184,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 160,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 141,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 121,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 99,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,508 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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HN56 VEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN56 VEK, 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 HN56 VEK registered?

HN56 VEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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