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R455 EKG

1997 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

414,448 mi
Last recorded414,448 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vario165,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 EKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 414,448 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

corroded around rear door, bottom hinge

o/s/f side marker light out

o/s/r mud flap missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 400,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 400,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 378,258 miles

British standard kite mark very faint on side windows.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 355,165 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 355,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Off side rear mudflap missing. Near side rear mudflap missing.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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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R455 EKG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 165,349 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 R455 EKG, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R455 EKG registered?

R455 EKG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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