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HF56 HHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,806 mi
Last recorded34,806 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 34,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 34,805 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 30,883 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 30,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 27,954 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 26,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,936 miles

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

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

main beam switch becoming faulty in operation

Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,011 miles

front side repeaters slightly discolored

Fail 14 Mar 2018 23,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front side repeaters slightly discolored

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,709 miles

nearside and offside front and rear indicators slightly discolored and side repeaters

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,636 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 7,346 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 7,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 4,671 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 4,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear anti roll bar end cap missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 4,263 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 3,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 2,984 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 HHD 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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

HF56 HHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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