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HX06 BXU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

243,342 mi
Last recorded243,342 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 BXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 243,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 203,804 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 170,165 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 170,165 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 143,996 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 106,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

power steering rack slight leak

Fail 15 Jan 2022 106,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

power steering rack slight leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,263 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 96,263 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,201 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,187 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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HX06 BXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HX06 BXU, 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 HX06 BXU registered?

HX06 BXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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