MOT Status
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261,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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