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N6 FKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,089 mi
Last recorded60,089 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo42,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 58,238 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 55,277 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Engine noisy.

Exhaust blow at centre section joint area.

Rear anti roll bar link mounting bushes worn/deteriorated.

Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn/deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Engine noisy.

Exhaust blow at centre section joint area.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear anti roll bar link mounting bushes worn/deteriorated.

Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn/deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,732 miles

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

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 8 May 2019 48,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 May 2019 48,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,782 miles

Rear Screen washer doesn't work.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 45,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Screen washer doesn't work.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,944 miles

front and rear disc's, surface corrosion, stood around?

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,986 miles

engine light on

Fail 9 Feb 2015 40,986 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,477 miles

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,364 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,832 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 22,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,859 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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N6 FKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N6 FKU, 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 N6 FKU registered?

N6 FKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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