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HG06 ABK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,080 mi
Last recorded81,080 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 ABK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2024 81,080 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear drum back plate corroded

Rear flooor corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front brake pipe's corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,966 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2020 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,095 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,770 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 22,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

off side front tyre small spilt in inner wall

Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

off side front tyre small spilt in inner wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,363 miles

the centre rear seat has been removed and made for wheel chair acess and seat belt for its use

Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

the centre rear seat has been removed and made for wheel chair acess and seat belt for its use

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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HG06 ABK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG06 ABK, 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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HG06 ABK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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