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SK53 AEA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

100,449 mi
Last recorded100,449 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020

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

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

upper rear light not working

Fail 14 May 2020

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

upper rear light not working

Pass 30 May 2019 96,889 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges . top dash speedo area not lit

Fail 24 Apr 2019 95,994 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres worn on inner edges , top area dash lights not working

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2017 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low & showing signs of age.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 90,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low & showing signs of age.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 90,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear radius arms corroded

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,207 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded and mount has broken off

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,023 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded and mount has broken off

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 74,054 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,362 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 70,362 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2011 62,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 62,756 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 59,141 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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SK53 AEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 SK53 AEA, 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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SK53 AEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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