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HV56 BSU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,359 mi
Last recorded150,359 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 150,359 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,861 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 144,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 143,593 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 139,460 miles

Light corrosion both front jacking points

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 139,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Light corrosion both front jacking points

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

light corrosion nearside and offside jacking points

Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,401 miles

light corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points

Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,401 miles

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

light corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points

Pass 6 Oct 2016 123,550 miles

light corrosion nearside and offside jacking points

Fail 24 Sep 2016 123,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion nearside and offside jacking points

Pass 23 Sep 2015 118,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,320 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 112,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear offside tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear offside tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,936 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,955 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 BSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HV56 BSU, 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 HV56 BSU registered?

HV56 BSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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