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AU04 UWB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake effort is lower

Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake effort is lower

Fail 14 Apr 2018 75,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 65,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,830 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,830 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,431 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,602 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust getting rough

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,451 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust getting rough

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,314 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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AU04 UWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,768 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 AU04 UWB, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 UWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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