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WU56 AVB

2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,933 mi
Last recorded85,933 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo55,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing wearing on edges 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 85,933 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing wearing on edges 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,584 miles

Headlamps lens deteriorated.

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 83,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flange bolt snapped off

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 67,753 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 67,752 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jun 2023 67,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

emissions not done due to mis-fire

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,511 miles

n/s front brake hose outer cover spliting

n/s rear anti roll bar end cover missing

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front brake hose outer cover spliting

n/s rear anti roll bar end cover missing

o/s front metal brake line corrded

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,007 miles

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar links and d bushs has play

Pass 8 Jun 2020 66,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,161 miles

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Mar 2019 63,161 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

exhaust shows signs of blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,172 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

e.s. p. warning light on at time of test

engine management warning light on at time of test

Pass 19 May 2017 56,729 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 56,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 45,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,011 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 34,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,929 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 17,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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WU56 AVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,244 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 WU56 AVB, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU56 AVB registered?

WU56 AVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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