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HV56 SLU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,207 mi
Last recorded212,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 212,207 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 211,897 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2023 184,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 164,831 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 150,779 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 134,989 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 134,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,751 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,751 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,556 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,321 miles

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

both rear tyre valves perished

washers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2017 91,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,444 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensation

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,510 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,700 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,050 miles

front and rear tyres differant sizes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,885 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,874 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 45,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,908 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 35,908 miles

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.

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 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.

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