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FL54 XUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 XUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,903 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in lower steering joint or rack.

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 106,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front tyres & wearing on edges & cracking. (4.1.E.1)

slight play in lower steering joint or rack.

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in lower steering joint or rack

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in lower steering joint or rack

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,950 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 96,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 88,747 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,697 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the centre silencer on the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 82,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the centre silencer on the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,810 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,805 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2010 66,686 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre under inflated

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,191 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)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,800 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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FL54 XUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL54 XUD, 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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FL54 XUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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