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SP06 HXR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,977 mi
Last recorded144,977 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 HXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 144,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 139,728 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

glow plug light on

Fail 15 Aug 2025 139,728 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe severely corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 133,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay area underneath brake servo (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 126,031 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Engine bay area underneath brake servo (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,159 miles

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

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat spot 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 93,894 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 89,167 miles

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 89,167 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 62,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,361 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,593 miles

slight wear on offside front tyre outer tread

Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,458 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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SP06 HXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 SP06 HXR, 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 SP06 HXR registered?

SP06 HXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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