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HJ55 ZTC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,240 mi
Last recorded38,240 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo52,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 38,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 37,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 37,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 36,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe union corroded

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 36,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe union corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,453 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,945 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp cloudy

Fail 15 Dec 2020 35,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp cloudy

Pass 13 Apr 2019 33,180 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 33,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,236 miles

both front brake flex hoses in poor condition

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,528 miles

eml on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,222 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,366 miles

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

eml on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,366 miles

eml on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 24,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,564 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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HJ55 ZTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,671 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 HJ55 ZTC, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ55 ZTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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