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HN56 VEM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,395 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 81,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust tailpipe rusty and breaking

Front steering and suspension components quite rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody very rusty around jacking points and rear chassis

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rusty in places and silencer rattling

Front steering and suspension components getting rusty

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

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

Underbody rusty around front jacking points and rear chassis

Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rusty in places and silencer rattling

Front steering and suspension components getting rusty

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody rusty around front jacking points and rear chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,785 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rattling and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge and starting to crack between tread

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2019 73,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rattling and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge and starting to crack between tread

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,761 miles

Centre exhaust silencer split and leaking

Nearside front body rusty at subframe mounting point

Offside rear front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear

Undertrays and covers fitted through-out

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,153 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 62,153 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

onboard generator exhaust pipe bracket broken and insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,614 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 51,614 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 45,563 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in n/s/r lamp assembly

exhaust tailpipe corroded and broken

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,789 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front indicator discolouring

Offside rear brake has slight bind and squeeling

Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake goes down low

o/s/r jacking point rubber mmissing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,040 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 VEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN56 VEM, 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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HN56 VEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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