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BW53 ETY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,222 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,681 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,767 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Plastics fitted under body

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 78,763 miles

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Plastics fitted under body

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,513 miles

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

Plastics underbody

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,894 miles

exhaust system has been shortened

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,496 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 34,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BW53 ETY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,768 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 BW53 ETY, 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 22 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 BW53 ETY registered?

BW53 ETY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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The MOT history for BW53 ETY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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