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AX53 OFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 72,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,444 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,159 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 45,121 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 45,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,355 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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AX53 OFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX53 OFH, 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 AX53 OFH registered?

AX53 OFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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