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BF03 ODA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

105,810 mi
Last recorded105,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ODA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 105,810 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,503 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat folded down/unable to check

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 101,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat folded down/unable to check

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 93,468 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,055 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,367 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/F &O/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,062 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 70,059 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Main beam switch faulty

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,921 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 67,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,110 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2017 65,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,160 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,444 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,773 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 50,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,126 miles

slight damage to off side rear flexible brake hose

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 30,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,905 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 ODA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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