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HY52 FHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,642 mi
Last recorded99,642 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 FHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,642 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,041 miles

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front and rear number plates water damaged

gearbox oil leak

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

stone chips in windscreen

unable tto check underside of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 83,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front and rear number plates water damaged

gearbox oil leak

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

stone chips in windscreen

unable tto check underside of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2007 70,339 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses starting to perish.....

srs lamp on indicating a fault in the system.....

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,339 miles

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses starting to perish.....

srs lamp on indicating a fault in the system.....

Pass 2 Dec 2006 59,537 miles

Both front tyres worn to limit on edges. advise renew and check tracking.

Rear brake pads worn to limit of 1.5mm

front brake pads and discs aprox 80% worn

Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,700 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn inside edges.

windscreen damage not excessive.

wipers smear

Fail 30 Nov 2005 19,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn inside edges.

windscreen damage not excessive.

wipers smear

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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HY52 FHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 66,957 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 HY52 FHA, 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 24 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 HY52 FHA registered?

HY52 FHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is HY52 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 FHA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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