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HW56 CVA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,720 mi
Last recorded82,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 CVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,720 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 82,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,361 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,305 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 60,346 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 60,346 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 56,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyre soft

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,680 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped on edges

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 27 Jun 2011 55,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear brake discs lipped on edges

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,943 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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HW56 CVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HW56 CVA, 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 HW56 CVA registered?

HW56 CVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is HW56 CVA safe to buy?

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