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HF56 HGY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,816 mi
Last recorded105,816 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 105,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 101,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Rear floor corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 101,261 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Rear floor corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,442 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

parking brake efficiency only passed at 16 %

Pass 4 May 2023 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 86,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,789 miles

Brotherwood conversion to rear of car for wheelchair access

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing from front exhaust/flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres middle tread and inner sidewall, and n/s/r tyre middle tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 77,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both rear clamps/mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Brotherwood conversion to rear of car for wheelchair access

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing from front exhaust/flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres middle tread and inner sidewall, and n/s/r tyre middle tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,650 miles

Central Rear brotherwood conversion no rear seat belt

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only17%

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 73,647 miles

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

Central Rear brotherwood conversion no rear seat belt

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 69,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,644 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 60,508 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 May 2018 60,507 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,758 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,077 miles

Front brake hose supports split

Plastic under tray obscuring some under body components

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2 mm (worn on the edges)! Rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,833 miles

All four tyres perished/cracking.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 6,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 6,520 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 HGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

HF56 HGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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