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EA04 HJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 74,935 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 74,878 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting corrded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 67,099 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 61,247 miles

Central exhaust silencer showing signs of corrossion

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 61,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust silencer showing signs of corrossion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust silencer showing signs of corrossion

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,505 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine bay covers fitted

outer sills and undertray fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 47,505 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine bay covers fitted

outer sills and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,720 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,720 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,178 miles

advise both rear tyres warn in center close to tread depth indicators and slight runout offside rear

advise slight knock in column

advise slight play in both bottom balljoints

Fail 30 Apr 2008 22,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyres warn in center close to tread depth indicators and slight runout offside rear

advise slight knock in column

advise slight play in both bottom balljoints

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,729 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 16,082 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight oil contamination on steering rack nearside front

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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EA04 HJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA04 HJC, 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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EA04 HJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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