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FM02 JZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

351,755 mi
Last recorded351,755 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 JZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 351,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 338,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 325,592 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all bushes and rubbers worn or cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2013 314,410 miles

Slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 302,727 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 277,464 miles

Impact damage alround vehicle.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 277,464 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Impact damage alround vehicle.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 243,129 miles

Impact damage O/S/R corner

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 243,129 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Impact damage O/S/R corner

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 216,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 216,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 190,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 160,854 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 160,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 159,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

Both front wheels have some resistance to turn (Bind)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

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

The offside rear Door has sharp pertrusions where previous fixings have been.

Various Seats have some framework which pertude through the Covering at the top of the seat backs. This when pressed may produce a sharp edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 130,940 miles

OIL LEAK G/BOX FILTER AREA

REAR INNER TYRE TREAD LOW O/S AND N/S

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKES

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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FM02 JZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 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 FM02 JZT, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM02 JZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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