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SK52 FRV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,483 mi
Last recorded57,483 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 57,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 56,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 55,920 miles

Steering operation a bit tight.

Fail 28 Jun 2023 55,920 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering operation a bit tight.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,400 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 54,379 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,308 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,640 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,266 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 47,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

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

air filter houseing and pipe has been damaged

near side front tyre side wall damaged

off side front tyre side wall damaged

off side rear and near side rear tyres cracking on side wall worn on edge and cuts on tread

off side rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,112 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,111 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,790 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,407 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,349 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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SK52 FRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 66,957 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 SK52 FRV, 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 24 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 SK52 FRV registered?

SK52 FRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is SK52 FRV safe to buy?

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