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BT02 MLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020

rear handbrake low

Pass 4 Nov 2018

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

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 144,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 144,025 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 131,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 131,041 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 131,028 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 129,404 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,404 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,119 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 62,119 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,790 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 48,732 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,201 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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BT02 MLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 66,957 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 BT02 MLZ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT02 MLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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