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BF03 OBR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,596 mi
Last recorded159,596 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 159,596 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch

Fail 13 Feb 2017 159,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

clutch

Fail 25 Jan 2017 159,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Clutch

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 156,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 156,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 150,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 150,750 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 150,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 145,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 139,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 139,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front discs corroded

pad warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,176 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 126,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 114,944 miles

2 X child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fuel Flap missing

Fail 2 Feb 2011 114,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

2 X child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts

Both rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

Fuel Flap missing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,837 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 74,247 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 55,642 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,455 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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BF03 OBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BF03 OBR, 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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BF03 OBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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