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HN56 XXH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,364 mi
Last recorded158,364 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 158,364 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 158,362 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 154,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 148,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 142,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 136,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 128,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,009 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,369 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 101,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,015 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 80,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,740 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,274 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,016 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate is slightly damaged, can still be clearly read.

Nearside rear tyre is at Approx. 3.5mm, legal limit is 1.6mm. Tyre outer sidewall also has small split, no cord or ply exposed.

Rear diff has slight oil leak from failed seal at propshaft union.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XXH, 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 XXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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