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FD53 UOA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

336,632 mi
Last recorded336,632 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 336,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 332,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 306,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 282,651 miles

Offside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 258,272 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 233,460 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 206,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 206,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 189,806 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 189,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 160,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 160,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 131,095 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,828 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged but function not impaired (3.6.H.1d)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.H.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 65,009 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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FD53 UOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FD53 UOA, 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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What year was FD53 UOA registered?

FD53 UOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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