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HN56 XXE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,797 mi
Last recorded213,797 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 XXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 213,797 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 213,795 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 200,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 200,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 189,793 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 189,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 182,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 182,669 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 173,681 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 159,544 miles

nearside rear cv boot deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 144,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2016 144,256 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,111 miles

offside, obligatory, mirror damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2014 120,111 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

offside, obligatory, mirror damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 112,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,406 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,264 miles

Headlight reflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 XXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

HN56 XXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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