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SF54 CMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,728 mi
Last recorded153,728 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 CMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 134,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 125,414 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 125,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 115,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 102,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2010 91,665 miles

Offside rear parking brake performance lower than should be expected

Tacho requires two year check

Pass 19 Sep 2009 77,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 61,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,633 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 15,645 miles

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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SF54 CMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF54 CMX, 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 SF54 CMX registered?

SF54 CMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is SF54 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 CMX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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