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CE02 LYW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

244,119 mi
Last recorded244,119 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2015 244,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 223,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 204,426 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 185,079 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 148,902 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 130,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 111,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 94,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,839 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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CE02 LYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE02 LYW, 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 CE02 LYW registered?

CE02 LYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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