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HX55 LTU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,262 mi
Last recorded212,262 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 212,262 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 212,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 201,680 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

steering column noisey

Fail 13 Sep 2016 201,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

steering column noisey

Fail 31 Jul 2015 174,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 174,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 149,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,616 miles

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,684 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,656 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 6,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 6,570 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 LTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

HX55 LTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is HX55 LTU safe to buy?

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