2003 Mercedes Vaneo 1.6L Petrol · GD03 OTM
2003 Mercedes Vaneo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 90,825 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VANEO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD03 OTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2024
- 90,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD03 OTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Vaneo (GD03 OTM) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
GD03 OTM Mileage History
- 19/10/202263,370 mi
- 20/10/202263,370 mi
- 01/11/202377,002 mi+13,632 mi
- 02/11/202377,004 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202490,825 mi+13,821 mi
Average of roughly 13,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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