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HJ06 UVG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,144 mi
Last recorded56,144 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 UVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,144 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,419 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,419 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,152 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar end rubber missing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,166 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 36,164 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 17,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,563 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear anti roll bar dust cover missing

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,223 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 10,223 miles

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

N/S/F tyre perishing

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R tyre perishing

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,047 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside rear anti roll bar end cover missing

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2009 9,047 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside rear anti roll bar end cover missing

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

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 UVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Green 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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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