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KE51 APY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,120 mi
Last recorded251,120 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 251,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 249,885 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damage

Fail 3 Jun 2024 249,826 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 245,367 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2023 245,312 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 242,097 miles

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))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 242,096 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 241,858 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 235,511 miles

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))

Fail 28 May 2019 235,502 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2012 121,777 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 121,777 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 96,608 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,061 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,965 miles

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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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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What year was KE51 APY registered?

KE51 APY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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