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AJ53 SFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,370 mi
Last recorded119,370 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,370 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,369 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,008 miles

em light on indicating fault

Fail 1 Nov 2016 119,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

em light on indicating fault

Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,139 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 118,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 106,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,558 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 93,558 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 896,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,333 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,695 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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AJ53 SFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 AJ53 SFZ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 SFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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