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BP53 JNL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,644 mi
Last recorded146,644 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,644 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F wings corroding outers

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 146,644 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F wings corroding outers

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,227 miles

Central exhaust shield staring to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2019 142,463 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 142,463 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,270 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 141,270 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 140,359 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 140,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 120,676 miles

Rear All rear seats and seatbelts not check due to seats folded down.

Fail 20 May 2016 120,579 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear All rear seats and seatbelts not check due to seats folded down.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,621 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 May 2015 97,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 61,731 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 61,731 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 53,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 53,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,979 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 37,138 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 37,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,812 miles

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 JNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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