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AD53 VSV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,191 mi
Last recorded127,191 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 127,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 127,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 115,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 140,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 140,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,233 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 93,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SRS (air-bag) warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,950 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,422 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 39,409 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD53 VSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,768 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 AD53 VSV, 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 22 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 AD53 VSV registered?

AD53 VSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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