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HY52 FHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,260 mi
Last recorded137,260 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 FHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2012 137,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light

exhaust mount fractured system still well supported

rear seats removed

Pass 6 Dec 2012 137,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light

exhaust mount fractured system still well supported

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Dec 2011 132,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 19 Dec 2011 132,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 122,899 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

wet conditions

Fail 22 Dec 2010 122,899 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

wet conditions

Pass 4 Dec 2009 103,434 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake hoses worn, o/s/r shockabsorber damp, Rear tyres worn inner tread, Slight knock in steering column, Warning light on dash, Plastic covers under side front to rear over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake hoses worn, o/s/r shockabsorber damp, Rear tyres worn inner tread, Slight knock in steering column, Warning light on dash, Plastic covers under side front to rear over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,779 miles

poor pattern nearside headlamp

Fail 12 Nov 2008 82,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

poor pattern nearside headlamp

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,362 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 60,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,806 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES, CUTS/SPLITS BOTH INNER SIDE WALLS AND BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE. (RECOMMEND NEW TYRES)

damage to coolent pipe due to fouling steering coloumn

Fail 27 Nov 2006 46,806 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES, CUTS/SPLITS BOTH INNER SIDE WALLS AND BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE. (RECOMMEND NEW TYRES)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to coolent pipe due to fouling steering coloumn

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 FHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

HY52 FHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HY52 FHT safe to buy?

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