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HT06 EXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

132,137 mi
Last recorded132,137 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 EXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 132,137 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 132,137 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 129,933 miles

Nearside park brake only just reached minimum requirements

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 129,933 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside park brake only just reached minimum requirements

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,294 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 126,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 122,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,149 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Dash lights go out when dip beam is on (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tow bar corroded

Washer fluid leaking from tank

Fail 14 Mar 2022 120,149 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Dash lights go out when dip beam is on (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Tow bar corroded

Washer fluid leaking from tank

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,985 miles

Handbrake travel

Headlamp beam images weak and lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,985 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake travel

Headlamp beam images weak and lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam images slightly weaker moisture in headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,521 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reverse lights inop

Fail 22 Nov 2018 112,521 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber on wiper washers inop (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,414 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 107,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner surfaces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

parking brake travel and light staying on

Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,517 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 90,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,322 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,199 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s wiper needs attention soon.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Spare tyre defective

o/s wiper needs attention soon.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,148 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 600,148 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,877 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 54,877 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,662 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 3 Jul 2009 35,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,761 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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HT06 EXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HT06 EXX, 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 HT06 EXX registered?

HT06 EXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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The MOT history for HT06 EXX shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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