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AD02 DWY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 134,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 134,068 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front & osr tyres badly worn on outer edges

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,089 miles

advise n/s/r brake pipe to flexi,corroded

advise o/s/f outer drive shaft c.v boot damp with grease

advise o/s/r suspension arm has play in it,requires early attention

advise very slight knock felt in steering when free play checked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,341 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 93,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 82,670 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 82,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,639 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 73,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AD02 DWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 66,957 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 AD02 DWY, 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 24 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 AD02 DWY registered?

AD02 DWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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