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BK53 FMF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,664 mi
Last recorded58,664 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,664 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer plastic cover (8.1.2a)

all four wheel arches corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Feb 2016 58,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer plastic cover (8.1.2a)

all four wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,841 miles

rear offside and nearside suspension bushes perished

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,841 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,913 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

play in nearside rear axle bushes front and rear(fixings to under floor)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

play in nearside rear axle bushes front and rear(fixings to under floor)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,381 miles

nearside front sticking slightly

note! not able to check under body due to full under tray

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,381 miles

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

nearside front sticking slightly

note! not able to check under body due to full under tray

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,191 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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BK53 FMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK53 FMF, 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 BK53 FMF registered?

BK53 FMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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