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HN56 XKH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

175,571 mi
Last recorded175,571 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 175,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 175,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 174,399 miles

Engine management light on.

Front and rear brake discs corroding/pitted.

Offside front brake pipe corrodiong.

Fail 28 May 2025 174,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine management light on.

Front and rear brake discs corroding/pitted.

Offside front brake pipe corrodiong.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 174,185 miles

All brake discs rusty

Both front outer sills corroded

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

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

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

Rear drive shaft gaiters perished

Slight windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2024 174,185 miles

All brake discs rusty

Both front outer sills corroded

Brake fluid level low

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

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

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

Rear drive shaft gaiters perished

Slight windscreen damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 174,122 miles

Both rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front sill corroded

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

Windscreen slight damage

Fail 3 Feb 2023 174,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front sill corroded

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

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 166,948 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 166,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 161,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 156,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 156,479 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 151,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2018 151,328 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside/Nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 144,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2017 144,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 137,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 137,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 131,711 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 131,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 119,306 miles

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

front brake discs are rusty and wearing thin

Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,612 miles

all discs slightly worn & rusty

very slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2013 112,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

all discs slightly worn & rusty

very slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,283 miles

front inner brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

long parking brake travel...

wipers smear....

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,429 miles

nearside front inner wing cover damaged and broken

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 XKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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