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HF56 HGU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,077 mi
Last recorded59,077 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 59,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 54,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 51,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 51,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 48,224 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 48,224 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 36,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,060 miles

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

Rear handbrake cable casings perishing

Fail 5 Oct 2016 28,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-r15 c maxxis or continental (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear handbrake cable casings perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,162 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 25,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 23,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 20,078 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 1,387 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 HGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

HF56 HGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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