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AV04 EJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,136 mi
Last recorded65,136 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,136 miles

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

gearbox dipstick missing

n/s/r brake tight

Fail 18 Feb 2017 65,012 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

EML on

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

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

gearbox dipstick missing

n/s/r brake tight

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,403 miles

Both inner CV joints leaking grease.

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished & soft

Fail 11 Mar 2016 56,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking joint to pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Both inner CV joints leaking grease.

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished & soft

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,358 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 50,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 50,530 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 35,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,228 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 29,569 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,413 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,841 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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AV04 EJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AV04 EJF, 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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What year was AV04 EJF registered?

AV04 EJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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