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HG06 OWB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,578 mi
Last recorded52,578 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 52,578 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,774 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,988 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring damaged caused by corrosion to cv joint (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,266 miles

handbrake just met requirement

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,016 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 48,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,253 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,639 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,525 miles

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

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,477 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,476 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 25,939 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 25,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted/scored

Pass 27 May 2011 25,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 14,905 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 OWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

HG06 OWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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