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HF56 HGJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,585 mi
Last recorded80,585 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo55,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 80,585 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

subframe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,399 miles

Advanced corrosion to front subframe

Both rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn close to limit requires attention

Engine oil cap missing

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,394 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to front subframe

Both rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn close to limit requires attention

Engine oil cap missing

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 69,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both - age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit - advise free brake check (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit - advise free brake check (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to the inner wall but not exposing cords

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to the inner wall but not exposing cords

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,919 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 46,892 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly on inner edge

Both rear tyres low on pressure

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,892 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly on inner edge

Both rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,059 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,601 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 HGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HGJ, 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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HF56 HGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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