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AP52 YOH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationAP52 YOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light on

esp light on

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 18 Apr 2016

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

engine misfire

slight corrosion to front subframe and suspension units

Fail 15 Apr 2016

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine misfire

slight corrosion to front subframe and suspension units

Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,246 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 94,241 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 92,268 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 89,021 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 88,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,953 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 79,953 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,911 miles

advised slight corrosion rear disc

Fail 17 Apr 2008 72,911 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

advised slight corrosion rear disc

Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,923 miles

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

Unable to fully assess floorpan and brake pipes due to plastic body panels fitted as standard

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,587 miles

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

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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AP52 YOH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AP52 YOH, 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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AP52 YOH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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