MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
front discs lipped
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Central Stop lamp, 2x bulbs out
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Steering column bearings worn top and bottom (2.2.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/split on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp, 2x bulbs out
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Steering column bearings worn top and bottom (2.2.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp, 2x bulbs out
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle cover partially missing
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Borderline; outer surface completely corroded/pitted but brake effective (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Borderline; outer surface completely corroded/pitted but brake effective (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline (0.1 (b))
Steering column bearings worn top and bottom
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Borderline (2.2.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rearmost flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Likely to become detached (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Likely to become detached (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rearmost flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp, 2x bulbs out
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle cover partially missing
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Borderline; outer surface completely corroded/pitted but brake effective (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Borderline; outer surface completely corroded/pitted but brake effective (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline (0.1 (b))
Steering column bearings worn top and bottom
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Borderline (2.2.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bothside rear brake pipe corroded in places.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring very corroded, should replace.
Offside Front brake pipe to brake hose badly corroded ,should replace.
bothside front brake hose badly perished, marginal pass, should replace.
centre section exhaust / silencer in poor condition.
chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
steering column top bearing play, should investigate .
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnostic. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring very corroded, should replace.
Offside Front brake pipe to brake hose badly corroded ,should replace.
bothside front brake hose badly perished, marginal pass, should replace.
bothside rear brake pipe corroded in places.
centre section exhaust / silencer in poor condition.
chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
steering column top bearing play, should investigate .
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
air intake split. off side lower shock absorber bush split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY03 ZYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 AY03 ZYS, 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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AY03 ZYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 22 August 2003.
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