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KF52 XCH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,787 mi
Last recorded198,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 198,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 198,787 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front lower side light bulbs dim

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R lower side light dim

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 187,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 172,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 156,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

horn inscure

Pass 8 Jul 2011 156,947 miles

horn inscure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 135,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 106,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 92,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,356 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 XCH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KF52 XCH, 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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What year was KF52 XCH registered?

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

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