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AV53 MZP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 123,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,608 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 103,732 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,732 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front wipers worn.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,158 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,517 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,517 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,174 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,174 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Dec 2009 69,702 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,446 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,793 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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AV53 MZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 AV53 MZP, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 MZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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