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MX55 XHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,817 mi
Last recorded215,817 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 215,817 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 215,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2013 204,132 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 204,122 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

exhaust box poor condition

front brakes worn

transmission cooler pipes leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2012 186,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

only ten seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 160,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 134,399 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 133,994 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 109,161 miles

Exhaust mounting bolt loose tail pipe section

Oil leak from engine gearbox area

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,420 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 82,398 miles

Nearside Front Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,173 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,113 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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MX55 XHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX55 XHA, 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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MX55 XHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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