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BW02 GFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 143,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

smear on wipers

Fail 22 Sep 2014 139,471 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 139,471 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 133,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 128,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 123,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 117,738 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 117,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 101,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BAS/ESP warning ligh stays ON

Vehicle had front damage and repaired

Pass 4 Aug 2008 92,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,133 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 88,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,922 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 80,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,082 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 GFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW02 GFA, 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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BW02 GFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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