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BG03 ONM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,998 mi
Last recorded51,998 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,998 miles

EML on

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,998 miles

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

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

EML on

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 48,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,164 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,585 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,585 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,721 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front no.plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,390 miles

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 21,390 miles

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

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,070 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,241 miles

all tyre outer side walls slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,540 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BG03 ONM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG03 ONM, 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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What year was BG03 ONM registered?

BG03 ONM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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