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R10 TXC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Black Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 TXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,478 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,538 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 48,538 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,321 miles

Nearside Rear N/S marker light nonoperational.

Offside Front O/S marker light nonoperational.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 41,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance N/S light cluster lens smashed showing white light. (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in N/S track rod end ball joint. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear N/S marker light nonoperational.

Offside Front O/S marker light nonoperational.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,403 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 21,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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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R10 TXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Black with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R10 TXC, 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 R10 TXC registered?

R10 TXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is R10 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 TXC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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