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HW06 ETY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 57,266 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 57,266 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front registration plate cracked

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 54,770 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 54,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,339 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust tailpipe poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats not present at time of retest

Fail 7 Jun 2019 42,349 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 39,645 miles

Rear Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2018 35,615 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratching but not restricting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,563 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratching but not restricting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,888 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,027 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 21,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 10,446 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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HW06 ETY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HW06 ETY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW06 ETY?

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What year was HW06 ETY registered?

HW06 ETY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is HW06 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW06 ETY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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