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AO02 AHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 AHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on the limit (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 63,559 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,645 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 58,645 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,554 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,398 miles

rear offside tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres tread worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2010 39,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,274 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,079 miles

all tyres perished & worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,948 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO02 AHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO02 AHJ, 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 AO02 AHJ registered?

AO02 AHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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