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VX06 HFK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,512 mi
Last recorded158,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 158,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Jul 2023 158,512 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to rear suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 158,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 158,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 158,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 158,011 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake adjusted to give reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 156,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 150,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 150,465 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 146,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 141,446 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 141,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 136,413 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,262 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,789 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,851 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 120,370 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,136 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 HFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX06 HFK, 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 VX06 HFK registered?

VX06 HFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is VX06 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 HFK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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