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HJ06 JXU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 JXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,760 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted covering floor.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside parking brake effort 50% lower than nearside.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,935 miles

Offside parking brake effort 50% lower than nearside.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,906 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Dec 2013 71,906 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,533 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 70,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,140 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,263 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,263 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,862 miles

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

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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HJ06 JXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ06 JXU, 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 HJ06 JXU registered?

HJ06 JXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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