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HG06 VLR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,802 mi
Last recorded106,802 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 106,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,744 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,151 miles

Rear Body conversion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has a small crack (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,115 miles

Clonking noise from steering

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leaks

Fail 14 Jan 2016 79,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clonking noise from steering

Extremely loud bearing noise from engine

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks

Possible movement in rear subframe bushes but unable to see

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,912 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,910 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,091 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,070 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nail in o s rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,771 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,886 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,631 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 VLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver 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 VLR, 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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HG06 VLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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