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FR04 GWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,737 mi
Last recorded118,737 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,252 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,860 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,127 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,377 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,422 miles

drivers front tyre cut deep in side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,914 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,329 miles

One bulb not working in high level stop light

Pass 4 May 2007 34,315 miles

One bulb not working in high level stop light

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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FR04 GWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FR04 GWA, 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 FR04 GWA registered?

FR04 GWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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