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EK04 TFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,296 mi
Last recorded78,296 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 TFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SRS Warning Lamp On

Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SRS Warning Lamp On

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,980 miles

Slight play in the steering.

The air bag light is on.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 59,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in the steering.

The air bag light is on.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,555 miles

airbag light on

Fail 22 Apr 2008 43,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the middle of the tread.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,315 miles

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the middle of the tread.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,797 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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EK04 TFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EK04 TFE, 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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What year was EK04 TFE registered?

EK04 TFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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