MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust box becoming corroded
covers fitted to underside of body
front subframe becoming corroded
outersills plastic covers on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
outersills plastic covers on
centre exhaust box becoming corroded
covers fitted to underside of body
front subframe becoming corroded
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
FRONT SUBFRAME BECOMING CORRODED.
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.
REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
NSR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
NSR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Unable to carry out full inspection underneath due to under shields.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY52 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 66,957 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 AY52 SYU, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AY52 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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