MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres tread starting to lift on edges
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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