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HX55 LPL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

239,113 mi
Last recorded239,113 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 LPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 239,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 235,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 233,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2024 233,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 232,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 227,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 199,701 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 199,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 189,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 147,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 147,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,875 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 121,875 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,628 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 114,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,647 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 107,647 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,947 miles

strong advice both rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,586 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,414 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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HX55 LPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HX55 LPL, 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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HX55 LPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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