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HF56 HGC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,611 mi
Last recorded54,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo55,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 54,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not all bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn kocking (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 54,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not all bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn kocking (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 49,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 47,887 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,843 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,805 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 41,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,828 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,375 miles

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,690 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 4 Nov 2011 23,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,853 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 HGC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,244 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 HGC, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF56 HGC registered?

HF56 HGC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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