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HV56 BTU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,598 mi
Last recorded208,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 208,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 206,969 miles

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened both sides

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 201,099 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 200,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Nov 2019 190,701 miles

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

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

poor pattern on offside headlight

Fail 13 Nov 2019 190,698 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

poor pattern on offside headlight

Pass 26 Sep 2018 175,571 miles

indicator switch loose but working as it should

Pass 27 Sep 2017 165,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 165,157 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 237,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 223,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 188,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,897 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,677 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 BTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

HV56 BTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is HV56 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 BTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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