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AY03 ZYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,934 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 87,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,202 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,097 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 87,097 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,030 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,029 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,433 miles

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 .

Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,433 miles

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 .

Pass 8 May 2017

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)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,614 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,247 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,437 miles

air intake split. off side lower shock absorber bush split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 19,466 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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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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