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HV55 MWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

148,769 mi
Last recorded148,769 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 148,769 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,126 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outrigger corroded,advise attention before it gets worse

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 130,595 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point has some corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Rear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,553 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Jacking point has some corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Rear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,785 miles

Door open warning lamp always illuminated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 129,785 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlight hazed over - affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Door open warning lamp always illuminated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly hazed over - not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 126,076 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 126,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,818 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 116,808 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 116,480 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 May 2016 116,457 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working Centre top brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high N/S Headlamp aim too high - Adjusted at station (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone holder attached to windscreen within zone 'A' - Removed at station (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Objects hanging from rear view mirror outside of zone 'A' - Removed at station (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,459 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Rear exhaust end pipe slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,671 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,028 miles

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

exhaust end pipe has some corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2014 100,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,426 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,398 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tested with five passenger seats and wheelchair space

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,181 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge -early replacement strongly recommended

tested with six passenger seats and wheelchair space

unable to reach towbar plug

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,351 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slightly damaged and worn on inner edge

tested with five passenger seats and wheelchair space

unable to reach towbar plug

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,351 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slightly damaged and worn on inner edge

tested with five passenger seats and wheelchair space

unable to reach towbar plug

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,131 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

long travel parking brake lever

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,696 miles

offside front tyre marginal side wall and tread damage.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has small cuts to tread and damage to inner sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,750 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre shows signs of cuts in tread and damage to inner sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,725 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 39,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,593 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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HV55 MWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 HV55 MWU, 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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HV55 MWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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