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FV04 EUW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,142 miles

Air bag light on

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on subframe

Underbody guard fitted at test.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,078 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Air bag light on

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on subframe

Slight judder from rear brakes.

Underbody guard fitted at test.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,754 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Full length underbody guard fitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 79,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Full length underbody guard fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,236 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Underbody guard fitted at test.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,755 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,713 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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FV04 EUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV04 EUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 EUW registered?

FV04 EUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FV04 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 EUW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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