MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge
Rear silencer corroded
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
both front tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm
both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BL53 VDF registered?
BL53 VDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is BL53 VDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL53 VDF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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