MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
slight knock on steering operation
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Ehaust tail-pipe bracket broken. Recommend repair!!
Front brake hoses perrishing
Offside front seat belt twisted
W/screen chipped
unable to inspect some of underside due to panneling
unable to inspect some of under side due to body panels
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?
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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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