MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Corroded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe union corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe union corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Underside corroded
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front headlamp cloudy
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front headlamp cloudy
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front brake flex hoses in poor condition
front number plate cracked
under trays fitted obscuring view
eml on
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml light on.
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
eml on
eml on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?
Based on 44,621 MOT tests across 2,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ55 ZTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 HJ55 ZTC, 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 HJ55 ZTC registered?
HJ55 ZTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 7 October 2005.
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