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FY04 YVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 YVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

holes and corrosion to rear innersills not considered support panelling for suspension structure

under body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2018

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

holes and corrosion to rear innersills not considered support panelling for suspension structure

under body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,993 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear tyres age cracking

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,285 miles

front subframe corroded including prescribed areas

slight bind o/s/f brake

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 59,285 miles

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

front subframe corroded including prescribed areas

slight bind o/s/f brake

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ehaust centre box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,475 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,175 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2008 46,175 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,305 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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FY04 YVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY04 YVR, 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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FY04 YVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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