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PO53 LSN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,546 mi
Last recorded261,546 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 LSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 261,546 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres Perished/Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play In Kingpin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 261,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Broken In Half & Resting/Rubbing On Prop (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obstructed (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres Perished/Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play In Kingpin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 260,865 miles

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

Nearside reverse light inop

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 260,834 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside reverse light inop

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 260,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 258,699 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 258,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 256,450 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear faces (3.5.1i)

o/s/r 1/2 side lamp out

rear door emergency exit sign missing from out side

Fail 11 Oct 2016 256,442 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear faces (3.5.1i)

o/s/r 1/2 side lamp out

rear door emergency exit sign missing from out side

Pass 8 Oct 2015 255,697 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

only 2 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2015 255,697 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak

only 2 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 241,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 223,520 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 223,520 miles

Nearside Front Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 206,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 189,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 170,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 148,398 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 126,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 102,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,267 miles

near side & off side rear brake chamber dust covers split

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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PO53 LSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 PO53 LSN, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO53 LSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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