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AP02 NSV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,886 mi
Last recorded134,886 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 NSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 134,886 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 134,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Screen cracked O/S not effecting view

Pass 30 Jan 2012 118,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 93,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,215 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,684 miles

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

Pad warning light on.Both front tyres slight uneven wear.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,302 miles

plastic under trays fitted under car

Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,302 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic under trays fitted under car

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight uneven wear on both front and nearside rear tyres.Pad warning light is on.

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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AP02 NSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP02 NSV, 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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AP02 NSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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