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HJ06 JXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,128 mi
Last recorded61,128 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 JXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 61,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,059 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 57,057 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bobbin broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 53,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bobbin broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,190 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both advise check wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay mostly panelled off (advise monitor oil level) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (advise monitor and replace when required) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken (bobbin style)

Fail 14 Jul 2021 48,189 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot also in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear both front and offside repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both advise check wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay mostly panelled off (advise monitor oil level) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (advise monitor and replace when required) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken (bobbin style)

pad wear indicator on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,614 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 39,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,822 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 34,468 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,114 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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HJ06 JXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ06 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

HJ06 JXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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