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BJ03 JXC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,914 mi
Last recorded270,914 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 JXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 270,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 249,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2012 233,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 233,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011 209,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 183,964 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 183,962 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 156,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 130,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 95,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,734 miles

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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BJ03 JXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 BJ03 JXC, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ03 JXC registered?

BJ03 JXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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