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FJ05 XYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

351,390 mi
Last recorded351,390 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 XYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 351,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear of flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Starting to crack/perish. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe corroded at steering box. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened Handbrake chamber clevis pin worn. (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 337,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 337,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes behind air drier/electrical junction box. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Air leaking around air drier area. (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 317,974 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 317,974 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 310,338 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger doors require adjustment

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes behind air drier area starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at transmission oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One broken bolt in bellhousing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,910 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,910 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,437 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,128 miles

Section 19 bus permit faded.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,449 miles

Chassis identification plate on drivers seat base fading.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,699 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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FJ05 XYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

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

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