MOT Status
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99,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
n/s/r & o/s/r coil spring delaminated & corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Starter seems noisey
N/s front suspension leg leaking oil.
n/s o/s front suspension legs leaking oil
o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?
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BM53 LBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 BM53 LBE, 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 BM53 LBE registered?
BM53 LBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is BM53 LBE safe to buy?
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