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BL53 ZFX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,235 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre bluge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,373 miles

DOOR MIRROR COVER LOOSE

FRONT DISC WORN

FUEL CAP LOOSE

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

wiper WORN

Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,372 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened BAR (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DOOR MIRROR COVER LOOSE

FRONT DISC WORN

FUEL CAP LOOSE

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

wiper WORN

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,544 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,544 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

door mirror cover loose

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,010 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

front flexi hoses cracked

n/s/r tyre cut/inner

rear indicators white

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,339 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

uneven tyre wear offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,674 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 ZFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,768 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 ZFX, 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 22 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 ZFX registered?

BL53 ZFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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