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FJ05 XYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,208 mi
Last recorded3,208 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 3,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 3,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 228,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 195,584 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear most drag link rubber boot split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 162,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 162,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper self park inop.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,717 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 92,717 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

oil leak

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 XYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

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

Is FJ05 XYS safe to buy?

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