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HD55 AMV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,068 mi
Last recorded62,068 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 AMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam mounting bracket offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

only nearside seat belt in rear fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2026 62,068 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam mounting bracket offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

only nearside seat belt in rear fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,783 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 59,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 56,961 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 56,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres 10 years old

steering rack covered in oil / no leak found during test / advise further investigation

Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,503 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 54,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,077 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dust cover missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various covers fitted including wheel trims obscuring components..

Fail 9 Feb 2022 52,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dust cover missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Signs of fluid on undertray, unable to ascertain where leak is from or what fluid it is.

Various covers fitted including wheel trims obscuring components..

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,121 miles

Offside Front tyre not commercial / all other tyres are

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,662 miles

Offside Front tyre not commercial / all other tyres are

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,571 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play detected at front wheels (suspected to be play in steering rack)

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,654 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner and outer edges of offside front tyre devoid of tread

offside front tyre cut and perished

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut

reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero

service brake and parking brake performance only just met pass requirements

signs of offside rear tyre rubbing

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both steering rack inner joints/steering rack has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner steering rack joints/steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

off side front tyre cut

Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres perished

off side front tyre cut

Pass 17 Feb 2010 14,520 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,683 miles

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 AMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HD55 AMV, 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 AMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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