MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake pipes greased stopping full inspection
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake pipes greased stopping full inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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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BN53 RVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,898cc 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 BN53 RVU, 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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BN53 RVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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