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BW02 ALO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,673 mi
Last recorded67,673 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,673 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 67,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,303 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage DOOR TRIM INCE INCECURE (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,134 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 65,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,798 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,209 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS ATTENTION SOON

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,059 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,428 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NUMBER PLATE ATTENTION SOON

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,405 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE ATTENTION SOON

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,371 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ATTENTION SOON

Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,185 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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BW02 ALO 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 68.4%.

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 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 BW02 ALO, 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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What year was BW02 ALO registered?

BW02 ALO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BW02 ALO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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