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FN05 EFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Multi-colour Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

290,846 mi
Last recorded290,846 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 EFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 290,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 280,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 268,263 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 257,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 245,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 230,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 211,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 197,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 177,414 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 161,554 miles

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

O/S rearmost seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 25 May 2011 161,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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

O/S rearmost seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 18 May 2010 134,107 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 134,107 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 107,842 miles

N/S/R inner tyre scuffed on inside

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Pass 15 May 2009 107,842 miles

N/S/R inner tyre scuffed on inside

Pass 23 May 2008 81,371 miles

N/S handbrake actuator rubber boot split

N/S/F tyre scuffed on inner and outer sidewall

Fail 22 May 2008 81,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

N/S handbrake actuator rubber boot split

N/S/F tyre scuffed on inner and outer sidewall

Fail 10 May 2007 55,285 miles

Nearside Driver's Guard Rail Has some movement.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.1c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 55,285 miles

Nearside Driver's Guard Rail Has some movement.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 26,471 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,471 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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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FN05 EFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Multi-colour with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN05 EFF, 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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FN05 EFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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