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CN04 UTY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,883 mi
Last recorded256,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 UTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 256,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 256,856 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened load valve seized corroded (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 239,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 217,815 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2014 217,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2013 199,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 182,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 167,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 167,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 146,189 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 126,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 86,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 52,805 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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CN04 UTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 132,380 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 CN04 UTY, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN04 UTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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