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AU52 ZXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationAU52 ZXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018

plastic under covers from front to rear

Fail 28 Feb 2018 119,594 miles

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

plastic under covers from front to rear

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,580 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,572 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,759 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 92,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,474 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 83,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,658 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,196 miles

Front Discs lipped

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

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

Rear Pads Discs scored

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,824 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,823 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 22,585 miles

very slight windscreen damage

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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AU52 ZXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU52 ZXY, 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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AU52 ZXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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