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GP53 JNL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 72,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,751 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,766 miles

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

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

Steering has slight free play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2017 84,766 miles

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

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

Steering has slight free play in steering rack

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat not presented

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

Passenger air bag switched off,SRS light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,792 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer tethers

Front seat not fitted also causing airbag light to be on

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight flats and is worn on inner tether

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Recommend to check tracking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,791 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer tethers

Front seat not fitted also causing airbag light to be on

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight flats and is worn on inner tether

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still secure

Recommend to check tracking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 61,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front seat missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front seat missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front wiper has split end.

near side rear light cluster damaged.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake pads look to be very thin possibly on limit brake check advised

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,136 miles

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

advise light damage to offside lower part of the windscreen outside prescibed areas

rear brake discs pitted & coroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 25,920 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 17,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,460 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 16,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GP53 JNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GP53 JNL, 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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GP53 JNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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