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L6 HEK

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

179,382 mi
Last recorded179,382 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 HEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 179,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2026 179,380 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both sides wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 179,351 miles

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached center bush worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

both front rear veiw mirrers damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2025 165,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald / stepped, no cords at time of test, DOT 3818, 225/55/17 97H, run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald / stepped, no cords at time of test, DOT 1819, 225/55/17 97Y, non run flat tyre fitted - On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 177,402 miles

Offside Rear 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 both rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front rear veiw mirror glass damaged

brake warning light on

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2024 157,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 177,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both wing mirror glass cracked slightly

Rear Brake pipes slightly rusted

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2023 173,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 153,309 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 173,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 169,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 146,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock absorber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 146,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock absorber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm. lower shock absorber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 160,042 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 160,042 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure snapped resting on driveshaft (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,742 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 153,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 153,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2018 144,159 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 144,159 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 134,918 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 134,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,154 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 115,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,533 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 98,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 81,753 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 56,225 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Dec 2010 56,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

washer jets frozen

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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L6 HEK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L6 HEK, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L6 HEK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2015.

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