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BG03 XLA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,435 mi
Last recorded124,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,435 miles

Covers Fitted

Em Light on

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parking brake has less reserve

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear both sides brake pipes has slight corrosion

Rear discs has corrosion

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 124,435 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both side (8.1.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers Fitted

Em Light on

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear both sides brake pipes has slight corrosion

Rear discs has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,881 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,880 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion evident front "x" member

Pass 14 May 2013 89,854 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 89,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 80,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 72,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate faded

Pass 25 May 2010 61,821 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 61,821 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 54,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,218 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 39,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,822 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection due O.E.fit underside trays/shields

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 XLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

BG03 XLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is BG03 XLA safe to buy?

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