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BG52 PPY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,341 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,628 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,336 miles

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front thorn in tyre

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

Rear both rear brake lines corroded

both front lower arm (rear bushes) cracking and perishing

both rear subframe( rear bushes) have slight movement

oil leak from g/box

Fail 2 Apr 2016 73,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front thorn in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking /perishing and wearing badly on inner edge

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

Rear both rear brake lines corroded

both front lower arm (rear bushes) cracking and perishing

both rear subframe( rear bushes) have slight movement

oil leak from g/box

Pass 21 Mar 2015 66,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 66,547 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering slightly notchy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 59,803 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering slightly notchy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Mar 2013 52,339 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,889 miles

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

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

O/S/Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,139 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges due to rear axle bushes/bearings in trailing arms are weak!!!

Fail 26 Mar 2011 39,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges due to rear axle bushes/bearings in trailing arms are weak!!!

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on !!!!!!!

Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on !!!!!!!

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split!

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 14,378 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BG52 PPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 66,957 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 BG52 PPY, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG52 PPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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