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HJ56 JAU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,769 mi
Last recorded14,769 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 14,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 14,316 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 13,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,902 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 12,899 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 12,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 11,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 11,145 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 11,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 10,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 9,870 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 9,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 8,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 7,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,568 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,728 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 2,728 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

HJ56 JAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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