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FV53 VGK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,099 mi
Last recorded169,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 169,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 169,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 167,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 163,862 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 147,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 147,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,457 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 116,022 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 99,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,908 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear light lense is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,225 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

steering system knocking badly

Fail 8 Sep 2008 74,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

steering system knocking badly

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,073 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,556 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,002 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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FV53 VGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV53 VGK, 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 FV53 VGK registered?

FV53 VGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FV53 VGK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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