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F1 ACB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,370 mi
Last recorded80,370 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 ACB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 74,656 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 71,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,646 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

coolant light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2015 40,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,956 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, no ply or cord visible

Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,956 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, no ply or cord visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,809 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 26,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,163 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,872 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?

Based on 44,621 MOT tests across 2,732 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
5,295
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,156
Stop lamp not working 1,496
Registration plate lamp not working 1,256
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,156
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 943
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F1 ACB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 42,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vaneo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F1 ACB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vaneo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F1 ACB registered?

F1 ACB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is F1 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 ACB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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