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BV51 BNL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,801 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 116,461 miles

both inner tyres slighty flat

damage to fuel tank support

n/s/r/outter tyre wall scrubbed

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

oil leak g/box area

Pass 29 Jan 2009 103,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,118 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 87,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,760 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 74,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,958 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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BV51 BNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BV51 BNL, 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 BV51 BNL registered?

BV51 BNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is BV51 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 BNL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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