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BP53 CWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,790 mi
Last recorded57,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 80% worn. Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,158 miles

Battery weak

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,251 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,251 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,595 miles

EML light on

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

gear box has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,784 miles

EML light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,324 miles

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

N/S rear tyre perished

O/S rear tyre worn on in ner edge and badly perished but no cords exposed.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S rear tyre perished

O/S rear tyre worn on in ner edge and badly perished but no cords exposed.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,761 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,353 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BP53 CWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BP53 CWL, 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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BP53 CWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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