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KW54 BGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo52,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2022 85,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corrosion various spots

Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Manufacturers under trays covering components

Nearside Front Mirror has damage

Fail 5 Jan 2019 79,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Manufacturers under trays covering components

Nearside Front Mirror has damage

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2018 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front tyre outer edge low

Fail 27 Dec 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working centre brake light (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front tyre outer edge low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,442 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 54,442 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,513 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 47,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 42,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Dec 2013 42,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 38,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,563 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 33,797 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 33,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,726 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,508 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 24,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth !!!

Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,440 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 18,440 miles

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

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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KW54 BGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KW54 BGY, 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 KW54 BGY registered?

KW54 BGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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