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BL53 ARZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,543 mi
Last recorded53,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2020 53,543 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder also badly cracking and nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder and badly cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder and badly cracked

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder and badly cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside front jacking block

offside and nearside rear tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs

nearside front jacking block missing

Fail 5 Nov 2012 42,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,271 miles

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

multiple undertrays fitted limiting inspection

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,968 miles

nearside rear brake disc has slight corrosion to outer face

underbody sheilding fitted limiting inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

o/s/rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,482 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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BL53 ARZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL53 ARZ, 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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BL53 ARZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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