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EU54 SOA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,796 mi
Last recorded55,796 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,767 miles

Off side rear shock absorber replaced with a second hand part

Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,454 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 35,454 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,234 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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EU54 SOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EU54 SOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU54 SOA?

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What year was EU54 SOA registered?

EU54 SOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is EU54 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 SOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU54 SOA have outstanding finance?

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