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SF54 CMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,747 mi
Last recorded113,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 CMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 124,170 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chairlift nearside lift arm top outer fulcrum pin securing nut loose

clutch slipping

nearside rear internal strip light not illuminating

Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,632 miles

Chairlift nearside lift ram outer anchor pin securing nut loose

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,013 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,005 miles

Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 13,168 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 CMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF54 CMY registered?

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

Is SF54 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 CMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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