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WP56 HHX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

203,936 mi
Last recorded203,936 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 HHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 203,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 199,177 miles

Nearside Front side sill corroded inner

Nearside Front side sill outer corroded

Offside Front side sill corroded

Offside Rear side sill corroded inner

Pass 10 Jul 2024 192,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 192,763 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 182,422 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 174,232 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 169,213 miles

Offside Front sill corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 163,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 157,175 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 157,160 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,416 miles

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front window switch defective

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 144,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front window switch defective

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

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

Nearside Front tyre maximum load rating insufficient for axle weight

Offside Front tyre maximum load rating insufficient for axle weight

Pass 19 Jan 2016 139,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 138,814 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 130,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 103,578 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,501 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on all the time

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,382 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on all the time

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,648 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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WP56 HHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WP56 HHX, 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 WP56 HHX registered?

WP56 HHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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