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NK05 HTN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,433 mi
Last recorded183,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 HTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 183,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 172,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 172,661 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 167,485 miles

Only 7 passenger seats seen at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 151,926 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE ACTUATOR DUST COVER SPLIT

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 151,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE ACTUATOR DUST COVER SPLIT

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 137,306 miles

vehicle only presented with 8 passenger seats

Pass 29 Jul 2011 124,287 miles

Only 8 setas seen at time of test

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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NK05 HTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK05 HTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK05 HTN registered?

NK05 HTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is NK05 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 HTN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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