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HD55 AKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,477 mi
Last recorded70,477 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 AKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 70,477 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,871 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling plastic (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and unable to fully check condition due to under trays (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle enclosed with plastic covers

Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,157 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s slow (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres rubbed on edges

underside of vehicle enclosed with plastic covers

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,625 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,915 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,444 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 15,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HD55 AKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD55 AKZ, 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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HD55 AKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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