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FJ05 XYP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Orange Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,808 mi
Last recorded214,808 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 XYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 214,808 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 214,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 195,255 miles

brake bind on both front and offside rear brakes

Fail 9 Mar 2015 195,255 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake bind on both front and offside rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 178,730 miles

n/s/r shock absorber top mount bolt loose

Pass 14 Mar 2013 155,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 137,177 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,177 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 116,610 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 99,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 63,964 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,436 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 24,436 miles

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.

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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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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What year was FJ05 XYP registered?

FJ05 XYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 XYP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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