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BL52 NPU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,856 mi
Last recorded238,856 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2014 238,856 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

slight oil leak around o/s engine

Pass 30 Sep 2013 228,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2012 214,983 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 201,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 191,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 186,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 160,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 139,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 103,279 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 NPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

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

Is BL52 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 NPU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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