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DL02 UFG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,432 mi
Last recorded223,432 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 UFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 223,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 223,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 223,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 201,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 201,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 190,469 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 185,362 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 185,362 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 178,538 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 178,528 miles

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

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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DL02 UFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DL02 UFG, 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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DL02 UFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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