MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake bind on both front and offside rear brakes
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake bind on both front and offside rear brakes
n/s/r shock absorber top mount bolt loose
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Rear wheel arches n/side and o/side slightly insecure, front number slightly damaged, o/side rear side panel insecure, various rear seats not in secondary lock position
rear tyres close to legal limit o/side and n/side
Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.G.5)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)
Rear wheel arches n/side and o/side slightly insecure, front number slightly damaged, o/side rear side panel insecure, various rear seats not in secondary lock position
rear tyres close to legal limit o/side and n/side
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?
Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ05 XYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Orange with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 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 FJ05 XYP, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FJ05 XYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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