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FC04 PHY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 PHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 144,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 144,904 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to lift on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 135,690 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to lift on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 121,300 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 120,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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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FC04 PHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FC04 PHY, 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 FC04 PHY registered?

FC04 PHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FC04 PHY safe to buy?

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