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EO54 YWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,818 mi
Last recorded89,818 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 YWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,818 miles

Front and rear suspension rust, bodywork rusty

Front bonnet release stiff

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,018 miles

plastic undertray fitted under vehicle, front to rear and outer sils unable to see rust at prescribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,296 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,925 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing down on inside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,887 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 61,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2010 38,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,460 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,806 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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EO54 YWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO54 YWJ, 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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EO54 YWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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