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BC03 PHF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,346 mi
Last recorded93,346 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 PHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 93,247 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 89,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 18 May 2017 84,897 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 84,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering tight to come off centre

Fail 5 Jul 2013 63,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering tight to come off centre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,669 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,840 miles

rear brake disg slightly low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,556 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,731 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,176 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 24,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BC03 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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