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FA06 DHU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 113,290 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 113,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,490 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front to Rear Undersheild / undertray fitted obscuring view of some components including sills

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Including brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Including brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 108,490 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding

Front to Rear Undersheild / undertray fitted obscuring view of some components including sills

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Including brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Including brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,671 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 104,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,781 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Fail 11 Jun 2016 95,746 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs appear very worn

offside rear wheel/brake squeaking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs appear very worn

offside rear wheel/brake squeaking

Pass 21 May 2013 72,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,861 miles

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

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

crack to n/s of windscreen, not within drivers view

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,713 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,672 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,595 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread blocks

signs of offside front anti roll bar touching drive shaft

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,384 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FA06 DHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA06 DHU, 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 FA06 DHU registered?

FA06 DHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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