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BL52 NPN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

216,960 mi
Last recorded216,960 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 NPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 216,960 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 216,937 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 207,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 191,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 176,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 158,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 142,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 123,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 100,063 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 59,026 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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BL52 NPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL52 NPN, 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 BL52 NPN registered?

BL52 NPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BL52 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 NPN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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