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02TN2516

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,331 mi
Last recorded206,331 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration02TN2516
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 206,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 206,289 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step and floor on the nearside marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear running along chassis o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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02TN2516 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 02TN2516, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 02TN2516 registered?

02TN2516 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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