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MF53 FZL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,399 mi
Last recorded66,399 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 FZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,173 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,794 miles

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,462 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,872 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,227 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2006 32,458 miles

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

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

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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MF53 FZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 MF53 FZL, 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 23 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 MF53 FZL registered?

MF53 FZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MF53 FZL safe to buy?

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