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HX56 LGW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

244,570 mi
Last recorded244,570 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 244,570 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake chamber gaiter split

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake chamber gaiter split

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 239,246 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 233,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 225,193 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 225,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 209,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 193,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 175,203 miles

Offside mirror arm play

Fail 12 Oct 2015 175,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (8.2.3)

Offside mirror arm play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 156,535 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,570 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 137,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,039 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 121,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,274 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 102,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,381 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,379 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear h/brake actuators rubber gaitors split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,069 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 55,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 31,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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HX56 LGW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 116,940 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX56 LGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX56 LGW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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