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BL52 VPO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,049 mi
Last recorded103,049 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 3 Dec 2014 103,049 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,260 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,259 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,204 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 71,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,724 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,364 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,197 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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BL52 VPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL52 VPO, 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 BL52 VPO registered?

BL52 VPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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