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BP53 GVA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,463 mi
Last recorded87,463 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 87,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust center section corroded

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 4 Nov 2021 86,280 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust center section corroded

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,553 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edge + cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edge + cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

poor headlight beam

Fail 17 Apr 2019 63,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

poor headlight beam

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,065 miles

Front brake hoses are deteriorated not excessively

O/s/f and both rear brake pipes are corroded not excessive

Fail 20 Apr 2018 63,065 miles

Front brake hoses are deteriorated not excessively

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

O/s/f and both rear brake pipes are corroded not excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,979 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,961 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,877 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,651 miles

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

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

near side rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads worn approx 80%

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads worn approx 80%

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,357 miles

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,406 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 13,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 GVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 BP53 GVA, 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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BP53 GVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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