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HF56 HFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,860 mi
Last recorded91,860 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,860 miles

Both rear tyres perished, advise replacement

Fail 21 Nov 2025 91,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres perished, advise replacement

Pass 27 Nov 2024 89,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake efficiency 17%. 16% is the minimal limit

Fail 27 Nov 2024 89,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake efficiency 17%. 16% is the minimal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,070 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 80,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,888 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 65,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,035 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 51,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and rear indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake efficiency poor

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,903 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,434 miles

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,995 miles

Full inspection of rear brake pipes and hoses limited due to coverings.

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,894 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,894 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on the inner edge

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 HFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

HF56 HFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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