MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyre valves perished
washers poor
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn heavy on inner edge, nearside front worn to limit
both rear tyre valves perished
washers poor
Nearside Front headlight condensation
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear tyres different sizes
front and rear tyres different sizes
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
front and rear tyres different sizes
front and rear tyres differant sizes
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Unable to conduct full test on wheels due to hub cap covers
both passenger seat belts slow to retract and required assistance
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Unable to conduct full test on wheels due to hub cap covers
both passenger seat belts slow to retract and required assistance
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV56 SLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?
HV56 SLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2006.
Is HV56 SLU safe to buy?
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