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KE54 NXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 NXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush attached to front axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush attached to axle (2.4.G.2)

P.A.S whine on lock to lock

Fail 15 Feb 2016 152,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe corroded/holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush attached to front axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush attached to axle (2.4.G.2)

P.A.S whine on lock to lock

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,176 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

WINDSCREEN HAS SMALL CRACK TOP CENTRE NOT IN A ZONE

Fail 19 Dec 2013 125,796 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 111,536 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,423 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,423 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,545 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,899 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,786 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 49,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 11,010 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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KE54 NXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KE54 NXJ, 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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What year was KE54 NXJ registered?

KE54 NXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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