2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 1.6L Petrol · GD03 OTL
2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 78,035 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD03 OTL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 78,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD03 OTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (GD03 OTL) between June 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (32 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 88 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
GD03 OTL Mileage History
- 27/06/200616,471 mi
- 02/07/200720,090 mi+3,619 mi
- 01/07/200823,826 mi+3,736 mi
- 19/06/200927,299 mi+3,473 mi
- 14/06/201029,536 mi+2,237 mi
- 15/06/201029,538 mi+2 mi
- 29/06/201131,759 mi+2,221 mi
- 29/06/201131,759 mi
- 22/06/201234,093 mi+2,334 mi
- 22/06/201234,093 mi
- 19/06/201336,925 mi+2,832 mi
- 25/06/201439,920 mi+2,995 mi
- 01/07/201439,931 mi+11 mi
- 09/06/201544,159 mi+4,228 mi
- 14/06/201648,135 mi+3,976 mi
- 20/06/201752,543 mi+4,408 mi
- 21/06/201857,017 mi+4,474 mi
- 22/06/201857,019 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/201960,103 mi+3,084 mi
- 14/12/202064,490 mi+4,387 mi
- 21/12/202166,436 mi+1,946 mi
- 21/12/202166,437 mi+1 mi
- 28/12/202269,588 mi+3,151 mi
- 11/12/202372,573 mi+2,985 mi
- 18/12/202475,421 mi+2,848 mi
- 09/12/202578,035 mi+2,614 mi
Average of roughly 3,165 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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