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HV56 BVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,662 mi
Last recorded124,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 124,662 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft splined extender has a slight amount of play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 124,662 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft splined extender has a slight amount of play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 105,447 miles

noise and play in offside steering rack.

Fail 20 May 2025 105,447 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

noise and play in offside steering rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,457 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,457 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,218 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 61,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,963 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,958 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,479 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,233 miles

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

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

both offside door handles and doors damaged

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both offside door handles and doors damaged

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,962 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 BVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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