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HF56 HFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,060 mi
Last recorded61,060 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 13,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2016 11,690 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has minor cracks appearing on inner wall

Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,908 miles

Offside front tyre begining to crack slightly on inner sidewall, no ply/cords visible at this time.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 9,493 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 9,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 7,838 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,758 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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HF56 HFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HF56 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

HF56 HFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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The MOT history for HF56 HFY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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