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AJ55 LUX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,019 mi
Last recorded190,019 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 190,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 181,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 158,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 134,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 134,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 132,813 miles

brake pads wearing light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,473 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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AJ55 LUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ55 LUX, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ55 LUX registered?

AJ55 LUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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