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HS06 MVL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1906cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

355,179 mi
Last recorded355,179 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS06 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,906cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 355,179 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 355,179 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 337,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 319,627 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cable ties holding number plate slightly interfering with digits (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 319,627 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cable ties holding number plate slightly interfering with digits (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 302,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps diffused (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion both front outriggers to sill panels near jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 301,866 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps diffused (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion both front outriggers to sill panels near jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 289,931 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 289,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding limit of 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box n/s mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 279,667 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 279,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 261,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 260,381 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

WARNING LIGHT SHOWING FAULT BAS-----ESP

Pass 9 Jul 2018 243,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 243,449 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front antiroll bar link s bushes split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 228,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 228,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 217,862 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 217,476 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both lamps (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working import not connected (1.3.2b)

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

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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HS06 MVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,906cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This 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 HS06 MVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS06 MVL registered?

HS06 MVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is HS06 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS06 MVL shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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