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WX56 HBY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,209 mi
Last recorded214,209 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 214,209 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 199,053 miles

Both rear light lenses slightly damaged

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

Nearside side step slightly insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 198,831 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged/cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure Missing (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear light lenses slightly damaged

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

Front Bumper insecure Slightly ()

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

Nearside side step slightly insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 183,698 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 183,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 166,000 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 166,000 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 151,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,118 miles

slight deteriation of rear exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,867 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 103,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,874 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 86,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WX56 HBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX56 HBY, 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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WX56 HBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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