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BL53 ZFY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 120,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 107,064 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,621 miles

eml light on

Fail 14 Sep 2013 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,159 miles

srs light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,192 miles

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,129 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 86,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,354 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 65,883 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 65,555 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,825 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 53,796 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 ZFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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