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MX05 FAF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,149 mi
Last recorded5,149 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 5,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear mudguard/body support bkts corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 219,111 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 193,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 169,636 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 149,043 miles

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

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

chip in center of screen

rear exhaust tail pipe mounting adrift

Fail 31 Dec 2010 149,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

chip in center of screen

rear exhaust tail pipe mounting adrift

Pass 23 Dec 2009 128,843 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 144,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,710 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 50,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,309 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,644 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 25,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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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MX05 FAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX05 FAF, 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 MX05 FAF registered?

MX05 FAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MX05 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 FAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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