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BV51 BNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,418 mi
Last recorded152,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 152,418 miles

low reading from n/s handbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2011 142,512 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 129,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 116,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 116,189 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,383 miles

cut too o/s/r/o not too cord

Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,848 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 86,842 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,275 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 74,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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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BV51 BNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV51 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 BNJ registered?

BV51 BNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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