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KE56 FWG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,131 mi
Last recorded175,131 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 FWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 175,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 174,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both - springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis members corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2024 174,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both - springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 173,165 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both h/lamps opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 170,592 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn to edges

Pass 12 Aug 2021 166,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side front + rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 163,130 miles

both head lamp lens slightly faded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 160,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner /outer edges

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 158,174 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low/age cuts

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has age cuts/scuffs

Pass 7 Aug 2017 155,137 miles

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

offside front and rear tyre has cut in the tyre wall

Fail 7 Aug 2017 155,137 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front and rear tyre has cut in the tyre wall

Pass 30 Aug 2016 152,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 148,116 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 143,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 138,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 133,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 128,058 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 128,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 110,916 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 110,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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KE56 FWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KE56 FWG, 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 KE56 FWG registered?

KE56 FWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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The MOT history for KE56 FWG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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