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HG06 OVW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,939 mi
Last recorded156,939 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 156,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch heavily corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer fluid has become congealed

Pass 8 Jun 2023 153,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 145,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 139,517 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 139,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 134,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,568 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 128,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,460 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 104,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 96,204 miles

Rear axle anti roll bar, has a dust cover missing on n/s

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

Pass 10 May 2013 85,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 78,383 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 38,031 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 OVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

HG06 OVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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