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DK04 THF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,439 mi
Last recorded162,439 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 THF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 162,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 162,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 158,831 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiring insecure on nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2012 131,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiring insecure on nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2010 128,875 miles

both wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 94,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,341 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 48,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,055 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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DK04 THF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK04 THF, 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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DK04 THF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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