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S245 SWF

1999 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,409 mi
Last recorded157,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario154,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 SWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 157,409 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 157,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

entrance step box corroded

oil leak

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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S245 SWF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 154,861 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 S245 SWF, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S245 SWF?

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What year was S245 SWF registered?

S245 SWF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S245 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 SWF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S245 SWF have outstanding finance?

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