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KR54 ZDN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo52,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,853 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 90,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,916 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 81,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,315 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,463 miles

Undershields fitted preventing a full inspection .

Fail 25 May 2018 65,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Undershields fitted preventing a full inspection .

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,998 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 63,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,428 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,428 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,640 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear disc is slightly worped

Fail 15 Dec 2009 24,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,864 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres on limit

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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KR54 ZDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,671 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 KR54 ZDN, 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 21 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 KR54 ZDN registered?

KR54 ZDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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