MOT Status
ValidMileage
251,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to case (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to case (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
park brake warning lamp inop
Nearside Rear lamp lens damage
Central Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens damage
Offside Rear reverse light lens damage
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil level sensor in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear rigid pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in chassis at union block connector (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on rear axle to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear rear exhaust weak/corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower stabiliser bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?
Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.
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KE51 APY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 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 KE51 APY, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KE51 APY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 October 2001.
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