MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section to silencer joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Some up/down play in swivel thrust bearing (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only one lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight up/down lift detectable - some wear in swivel pin thrust (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no battery clamps fitted (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn some wear/play in swivel pin thrust - up/down movement visible (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Along offside chassis rail to rear of vehicle badly rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges main red battery cable in battery compartment not secure and squashed against framework (4.11 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam & unable to check aim of lamp beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Battery access panel missing - sharp edges exposed on opening (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp intensity wrong - suspect wrong bulb or incorrect fitment (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both flexible hoses to rear axle rusted badly (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no battery clamps fitted (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking visible in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc appears worn/thin - needs proper assessment with wheels removed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn some wear/play in swivel pin thrust - up/down movement visible (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both parking brake chamber linkages - dust boots disintegrated
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Some tyre load ratings appear too low for this type of vehicle
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mount rattling
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?
Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KE51 APZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 APZ, 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 APZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 12 September 2001.
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