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DC51 KFK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

396,122 mi
Last recorded396,122 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 KFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 396,122 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 393,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 392,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 389,722 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 387,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 383,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 370,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 358,933 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 28 Apr 2016 331,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2015 189,290 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 113,592 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 108,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 108,280 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 100,617 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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DC51 KFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 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 DC51 KFK, 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 25 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 DC51 KFK registered?

DC51 KFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DC51 KFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC51 KFK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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