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HJ56 HZX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,737 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,199 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,822 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,120 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,502 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 44,502 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,826 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,510 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 34,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,328 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,013 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

slight runout front brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,013 miles

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

slight play in steering column

slight runout front brakes

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 HZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ56 HZX, 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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HJ56 HZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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