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HT53PLN
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration HT53PLN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model VANEO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 126,577 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle starting to corrode
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,953 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
27 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,114 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,391 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,266 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust mount broken
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,821 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,820 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear rear exhaust bracket broken
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,584 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,584 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,927 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,457 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018 22 Jun 20267 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,303 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 22 Jun 20267 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,923 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 22 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,018 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,012 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,412 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 22 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,720 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,720 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,120 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 22 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,120 MI
22 Jun 20263 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,196 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 22 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,147 MI
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HT53PLN was registered on 2004-01-30
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