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HF56 HFW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 104,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pad warning light on, pads appear to be ok. Requires further investigation

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 104,612 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pad warning light on, pads appear to be ok. Requires further investigation

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,649 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,965 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 96,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,257 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all rear bushes/sliders (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear slightly rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres thin on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,783 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not fully illuminted

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,206 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,206 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,485 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,485 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,654 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,654 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,662 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 34,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HF56 HFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HF56 HFW, 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 HF56 HFW registered?

HF56 HFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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