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FJ04 PJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

274,553 mi
Last recorded274,553 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 PJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 274,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop light not working

Rear Park brake chambers gaiters perished

Fail 25 Oct 2024 274,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front spring eye broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended 4TH seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper stop light not working

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Park brake chambers gaiter perished

Pass 31 Oct 2023 272,869 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wiper control fault [will not turn off ]

Fail 23 Oct 2023 272,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure U bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wiper control fault [will not turn off ]

Pass 6 Oct 2022 271,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 271,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury Inner door handle loose (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 270,420 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 265,391 miles

Both rear spring brake chamber clevis pins worn

Both rear spring brake chamber gaiters perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi and tailpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar D bush bracket U bolts loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop light not working

Fail 11 Oct 2019 265,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake valve (1.1.3 (d))

Both rear spring brake chamber clevis pins worn

Both rear spring brake chamber gaiters perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi and tailpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar D bush bracket U bolts loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2018 261,002 miles

Nearside Rear Spring brake chamber gaiter missing

Offside Rear Spring brake chamber gaiter perished

Fail 12 Oct 2018 261,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Body component likely to become detached Night heater cabinet floor extremely corroded and night heater likely to fall from vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure Base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Spring brake chamber gaiter missing

Offside Rear Spring brake chamber gaiter perished

Pass 12 Oct 2017 255,474 miles

Nearside Rear Upper non obligatory light not working

Offside Rear Upper Non obligatory damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2017 255,474 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper non obligatory light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2016 249,163 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 244,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 237,998 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 232,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 223,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 207,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 183,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 160,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 135,463 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,106 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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FJ04 PJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ04 PJX, 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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FJ04 PJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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