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WO03 WBE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

White Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO03 WBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,269 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 75,268 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 74,073 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 73,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 71,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,856 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,200 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 68,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,423 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 67,372 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,179 miles

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

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,131 miles

undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,131 miles

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

undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,243 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,243 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013

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

Pass 21 May 2013

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

Fail 16 May 2013

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,264 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,578 miles

very little reserve travel remaining on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,723 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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WO03 WBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in White with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WO03 WBE, 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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WO03 WBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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