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HN56 XKL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 87,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 83,001 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 79,090 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,218 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside offside + nearside rear , near flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer facia excess corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 71,218 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside offside + nearside rear , near flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer facia excess corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,007 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Facure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Facure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Facia heavy pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 60,846 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Facia heavy pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,720 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Facia heavy corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 57,720 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Facia heavy corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,651 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seriously corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 41,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,266 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 41,222 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake disc heavily pitted and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just meet requirements

Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,093 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside outer seat childseat fitted

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,377 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 XKL 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 66.7%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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