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BC03 CHY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,369 mi
Last recorded40,369 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 40,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 37,240 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,525 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 33,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,050 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,049 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,912 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,050 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,232 miles

SRS light displayed on dashboard instrument panel.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,576 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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BC03 CHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BC03 CHY, 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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BC03 CHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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