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HV06 PHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,650 mi
Last recorded106,650 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 106,650 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 88,688 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,654 miles

Underside corrosion in various places

Fail 9 Apr 2024 76,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,676 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,971 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 25 Sep 2020 65,971 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,681 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 62,679 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,665 miles

brake pipes greesed

front tyres tread wearing on outer edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,509 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,747 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,184 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,817 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,623 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,719 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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HV06 PHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HV06 PHJ, 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 HV06 PHJ registered?

HV06 PHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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