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EA04 HJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 56,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,065 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015
Pass 15 May 2014

two didgets on speedo do not work so mileage is not able to be recorded

Fail 6 May 2014

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

two didgets on speedo do not work so mileage is not able to be recorded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear brake discs slihtly worn.

brake pads wear indicator light on.

nearside rear lens damaged.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 24,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear brake discs slihtly worn.

brake pads wear indicator light on.

nearside rear lens damaged.

temperature gauge light on.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,185 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer section

Offside front tyre inner wall slightly deterioated

Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,462 miles

Both front brake disc worn.

Both rear tyres worn on edge.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,462 miles

Both front brake disc worn.

Both rear tyres worn on edge.

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,345 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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EA04 HJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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