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BX52 YBH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,560 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 93,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 75,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise minor play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 13 Oct 2009 75,087 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise minor play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear number plate poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,237 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear number plate poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,405 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 36,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,875 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISSCOULERED

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 30,875 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISSCOULERED

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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BX52 YBH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX52 YBH, 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 BX52 YBH registered?

BX52 YBH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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