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FG04 UYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,016 mi
Last recorded137,016 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 UYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion all four wheel arches

Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

slight knock on steering operation

Fail 20 Sep 2018 134,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight knock on steering operation

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

front sub frame corroded

o/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge 185/60/15

Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

front sub frame corroded

o/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge 185/60/15

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 120,207 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,026 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 116,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle box heavily corroded but not blowing and secure at test time

near side rear tyre wearing uneavenly on inside edge. legal at test time

off side rear handbrake binding slightly

slight play in steering column top bearing/ universal joints when rocking steering . not excessive at test time

Fail 30 Aug 2011 112,239 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bpoth rear discs have signs of pitting and corrosion

exhaust middle box heavily corroded but not blowing and secure at test time

near side rear tyre wearing uneavenly on inside edge. legal at test time

off side rear handbrake binding slightly

slight play in steering column top bearing/ universal joints when rocking steering . not excessive at test time

Pass 28 Mar 2011 111,675 miles

Ehaust tail-pipe bracket broken. Recommend repair!!

Front brake hoses perrishing

Offside front seat belt twisted

W/screen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,880 miles

unable to inspect some of underside due to panneling

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,809 miles

unable to inspect some of under side due to body panels

Fail 28 Mar 2008 69,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,302 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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FG04 UYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG04 UYX, 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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FG04 UYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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