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CU53 UJW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 65,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,524 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 58,524 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 41,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,677 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge.

Some perishing to nearside rear tyre.

Fail 11 May 2015 36,677 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge.

Some perishing to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 2 May 2014 33,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 30,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 24,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 8,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 8,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,451 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 4,546 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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CU53 UJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU53 UJW, 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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CU53 UJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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