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HV56 BRX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,897 mi
Last recorded146,897 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 146,897 miles

Battery light illuminated.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 144,863 miles

Battery light on !

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 144,753 miles

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

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

Battery light on !

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 143,125 miles

Battery light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair -Nearside has lower effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 143,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair -Nearside has lower effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 140,706 miles

Battery light on dash

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside and Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 139,445 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp lens foggy

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,195 miles

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

battery light on !

engine noise !

Fail 31 Mar 2021 138,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

battery light on !

engine noise !

Pass 7 Apr 2020 135,584 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 130,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,550 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft Seal Leaking slightly

Offside Front Anti slip Brake pedal slight wrong

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 125,522 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side ( Outer edge crack ) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft Seal Leaking slightly

Offside Front Anti slip Brake pedal slight wrong

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,995 miles

Both front tyre's perishing cracking.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing centre close and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,664 miles

All four tyre's perrished sidewalls,rear tyre's cracking on tread,o/s nail in tread.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,266 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,103 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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HV56 BRX 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 73.9%.

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 HV56 BRX, 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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HV56 BRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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