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FJ07 DLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

268,294 mi
Last recorded268,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 268,294 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 268,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake chamber dust boot split

Offside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

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

excess play in fan

heater pipe insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2018 255,568 miles

wiper blades loose in arms

Pass 7 Jul 2017 239,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake chamber gaitor split

Offside O/S & N/S Body panels loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake chamber gaitor perished

Pipe clip broken on main air pipe

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 239,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake chamber gaitor split

Offside O/S & N/S Body panels loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake chamber gaitor perished

Pipe clip broken on main air pipe

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 220,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper tail light inop

bottom catch on rear door not shutting correctly

sharp edge on side door external grab handle

Pass 9 Jul 2015 198,682 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r/tyre cut in outer wall /not deep enough to reach cords

slight corrosion at exhaust tailpipe

slight fluff exhaust gasses at flex

Pass 8 Jul 2014 176,881 miles

N/F Tyre sidewall worn

O/S & N/S Body panels lifting

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 176,881 miles

N/F Tyre sidewall worn

O/S & N/S Body panels lifting

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 151,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 123,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 123,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/r & n/r outer tyrewalls worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,969 miles

Front numberplate damaged and insecure

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

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

Oil leak at g/box oil cooler

Fail 5 Jul 2011 92,969 miles

Front numberplate damaged and insecure

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak at g/box oil cooler

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,104 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,104 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

vision window behind drivers seat insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,757 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 23,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FJ07 DLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 114,366 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 FJ07 DLK, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ07 DLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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