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HJ56 HZU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,196 mi
Last recorded18,196 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 18,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 17,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,834 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 17,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 17,681 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 17,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,277 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 17,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 16,768 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,959 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 15,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,510 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 10,926 miles

Exhaust knocking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,251 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 9,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,603 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,134 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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HJ56 HZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver 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 HJ56 HZU, 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 HJ56 HZU registered?

HJ56 HZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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