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BK04 PTX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,556 mi
Last recorded149,556 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 PTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 149,556 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 132,740 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs are heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,740 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 116,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 28 Jun 2013 116,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,545 miles

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

o/s/r tyre badly cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2012 95,544 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre badly cracking

Pass 17 May 2011 81,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,953 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,953 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 56,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,027 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 42,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BK04 PTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,768 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 BK04 PTX, 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 22 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 BK04 PTX registered?

BK04 PTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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