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HN56 XBO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,007 mi
Last recorded178,007 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 178,007 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 133,963 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 128,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,083 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,069 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,354 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,882 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,021 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,472 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,901 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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 XBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

HN56 XBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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