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EX04 AEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 AEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,951 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

front shock absorbers damp

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,595 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 13 Mar 2013 67,250 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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,684 miles

advise o/s/f outer c/v gator slight weaping of grease

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise o/s/f outer c/v gator slight weaping of grease

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,180 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,592 miles

offside steering rack inner ball joint wear.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 32,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside steering rack inner ball joint wear.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,556 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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EX04 AEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX04 AEY, 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 EX04 AEY registered?

EX04 AEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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