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MDH 282K

2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo52,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 282K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,349 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 98,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush has colapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,374 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats folded (luggage area full)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats folded (luggage area full)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 87,369 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 87,070 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 14 Dec 2016 81,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,235 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,609 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,213 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 32,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear side light inop.(1of2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,828 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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MDH 282K is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MDH 282K, 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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MDH 282K is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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