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WA52 BHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo66,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,508 miles

Nearside Front corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,582 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface rust to underside

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,240 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front sub frame and components corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,466 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,454 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner edge but not in excess of requirements

Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,454 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner edge but not in excess of requirements

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,196 miles

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,916 miles

WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS

Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES EDGES WORN ON EDGES

WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,061 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 33,950 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,214 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 27,214 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)

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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WA52 BHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WA52 BHJ, 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 WA52 BHJ registered?

WA52 BHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is WA52 BHJ safe to buy?

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