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KN54 PHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,414 mi
Last recorded108,414 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 PHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,469 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 107,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 104,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle body damage preventing door from opening (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,122 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,551 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 86,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 83,318 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,725 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 66,725 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,871 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,397 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,755 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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KN54 PHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KN54 PHA, 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 KN54 PHA registered?

KN54 PHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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