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FD53 UOB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,879 mi
Last recorded214,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 214,879 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 188,538 miles

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle but no sharp edges.

Heater control knobs background lighting not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Passenger door entrance grab rails loose in mountings.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 188,538 miles

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle but no sharp edges.

Heater control knobs background lighting not working.

Passenger door entrance grab rails loose in mountings.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 154,922 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 154,922 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007 119,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,290 miles

no unladen weight printed on side of vehicle. †no seating capacity printed on side of vehicle.

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 UOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD53 UOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 UOB registered?

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

Is FD53 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 UOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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