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VX06 HBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

231,310 mi
Last recorded231,310 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 HBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 231,310 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2021 231,310 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2020 211,034 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 183,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged rear of vehchle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 155,016 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 155,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195 65 16c should be 205 6516c (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail perishing & splitting (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 147,035 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 142,985 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

condensation in o/s head light

Fail 7 Sep 2016 142,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

condensation in o/s head light

Pass 20 Aug 2015 140,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in offside head light

Fail 20 Aug 2015 140,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in offside head light

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,782 miles

Horn button on O/S os steering wheel has to be pressed hard to operate horn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 136,705 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

O/S/F headlamp has condensation

Pass 9 Oct 2013 135,018 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 135,012 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 129,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 128,866 miles

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

fuel injector leaking exhaust gas

Fail 5 Apr 2012 128,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel injector leaking exhaust gas

Pass 27 Apr 2011 117,807 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 117,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,469 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,046 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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VX06 HBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VX06 HBZ, 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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VX06 HBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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