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HG06 OVX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,298 mi
Last recorded36,298 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

headlamps discoloured ,beam patterns deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2023 33,339 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps discoloured ,beam patterns deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2023 33,339 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamps discoloured ,beam patterns deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2022 31,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,526 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake no reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2019 23,941 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 23,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 23,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2012 11,289 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 May 2011 10,347 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 8,756 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

passenger handbrake cable fouling exaust

Fail 22 May 2009 6,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 6,822 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 OVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

HG06 OVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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