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HG06 ABV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,448 mi
Last recorded102,448 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018
Fail 3 Nov 2018

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,072 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 62,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,923 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2015 45,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 40,066 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creaking noise from n/s top suspension mount,bearing seized?

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mountings broken

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres cracked & out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2012 29,058 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres cracked & out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,222 miles

rear tyres have wall cracks.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,564 miles

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

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 ABV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG06 ABV, 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 HG06 ABV registered?

HG06 ABV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HG06 ABV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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