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GL04309

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,674 mi
Last recorded186,674 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04309
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 186,674 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2017 186,674 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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GL04309 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 132,380 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 GL04309, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL04309 registered?

GL04309 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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