# AE53LLF — MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO MOT History & Vehicle Check

AE53LLF is a Silver MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO, Diesel (1689cc), first registered 2003-11-07. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for AE53LLF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | AE53LLF |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | VANEO |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1689cc |
| First registered | 2003-11-07 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-02-20 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 70%
- Total defects recorded: 68

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-21 15:57:31 | PASSED | 129,165 MI | 2021-02-20 00:00:00 |
| 2019-01-17 16:27:07 | PASSED | 123,681 MI | 2020-01-16 00:00:00 |
| 2019-01-15 14:50:28 | FAILED | 123,680 MI | — |
| 2018-01-15 12:22:07 | PASSED | 117,826 MI | 2019-01-14 00:00:00 |
| 2018-01-15 12:22:06 | FAILED | 117,826 MI | — |
| 2017-01-09 15:16:54 | PASSED | 111,519 MI | 2018-01-08 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-09 11:13:48 | FAILED | 111,519 MI | — |
| 2015-12-14 15:04:49 | PASSED | 103,273 MI | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-18 09:09:57 | PASSED | 95,407 MI | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-02 09:09:07 | PASSED | 88,559 MI | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-10 16:40:18 | PASSED | 78,720 MI | 2013-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-04 10:59:18 | FAILED | 78,694 MI | — |
| 2011-10-03 12:56:01 | PASSED | 69,971 MI | 2012-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-02 12:46:03 | PASSED | 57,769 MI | 2011-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2009-10-05 10:55:16 | PASSED | 42,511 MI | 2010-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-01 11:36:33 | PASSED | 30,225 MI | 2009-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-02 15:12:15 | FAILED | 21,393 MI | — |
| 2007-10-02 15:12:15 | PASSED | 21,393 MI | 2008-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-06 11:43:13 | PASSED | 16,759 MI | 2007-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-06 10:01:06 | FAILED | 16,759 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-01-17 16:27:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

**2019-01-15 14:50:28 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

**2018-01-15 12:22:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

**2018-01-15 12:22:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2017-01-09 15:16:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

**2017-01-09 11:13:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2015-12-14 15:04:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen cracked

**2014-09-18 09:09:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- USER ENTERED: windscreen cracked outside of swept area

**2013-10-02 09:09:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2012-10-10 16:40:18 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: brake warning light on
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2012-10-04 10:59:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: brake warning light on

**2011-10-03 12:56:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2010-10-02 12:46:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2009-10-05 10:55:16 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: brake warning light on

**2008-10-01 11:36:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre starting to split
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to split

**2007-10-02 15:12:15 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges and close to 1.6mm tread
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres cracking in tread area

**2007-10-02 15:12:15 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: both front tyres cracking in tread area
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges and close to 1.6mm tread

**2006-10-06 10:01:06 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FAIL: Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres cracking in tread area

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for AE53LLF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AE53LLF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
