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HG06 HNM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,030 mi
Last recorded121,030 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,030 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,568 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 116,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 187,823 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,960 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 91,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

full under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sat mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 80,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,158 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,141 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,655 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,750 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,740 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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HG06 HNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG06 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

HG06 HNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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