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KF52 XCG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,764 mi
Last recorded155,764 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 155,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 155,702 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to body (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 153,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 153,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer and pipe on flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 148,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 144,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 144,920 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 140,304 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 140,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Upper Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both drag link ball joints excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 135,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure clip retaining wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 135,361 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer tyre has got nail

Fail 8 Aug 2016 134,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working top (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer tyre has got nail

Pass 27 May 2015 133,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 132,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,407 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 112,272 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 102,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 102,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,843 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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KF52 XCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 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 KF52 XCG, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF52 XCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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