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BL53 VDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 130,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 130,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 124,497 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 124,357 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,531 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,513 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,440 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 104,440 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,755 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 96,625 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,040 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,517 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 65,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 51,872 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,736 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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