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HJ06 UVD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 UVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,193 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,012 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,012 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear exhaust mount corroded and loose.

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 70,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear exhaust mount corroded and loose.

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,768 miles

185 60 15 84 h

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front flexy hoses are perrished

both the front tyres have wear on edges

both the rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

check engine light displayed

child seat fitted nsr outer

epc light is displayed

ns rear most forward facing seat belt is fraying

the nsf outer cv boot is showing signs of grease escaping

the rear wiper doesnt clear the screen

Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,768 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid may be blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

185 60 15 84 h

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front flexy hoses are perrished

both the front tyres have wear on edges

both the rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

check engine light displayed

child seat fitted nsr outer

epc light is displayed

nail osr tyre

ns rear most forward facing seat belt is fraying

the nsf outer cv boot is showing signs of grease escaping

the osr brake disk is pitted outer surface

the rear wiper doesnt clear the screen

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres very worn on edges

n/s/r child seat

Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,560 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 25,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,386 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 23,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise o/s/r tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,768 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,691 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 UVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UVD, 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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HJ06 UVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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