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HX55 LRE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,394 mi
Last recorded154,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 154,394 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 154,259 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission front pips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 139,740 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 139,676 miles

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

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 126,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,822 miles

Nearside Front top shock mount noisy

Offside Front top shock mount noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlight lens faded

front plate damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2021 113,700 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top shock mount noisy

Offside Front top shock mount noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both headlight lens faded

front plate damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside centre ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch and bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,984 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 86,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,970 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,074 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,122 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 931 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 LRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LRE, 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 HX55 LRE registered?

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

Is HX55 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX55 LRE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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