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SF54 CMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,161 mi
Last recorded158,161 miles
Recorded on18 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2014 158,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 144,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,919 miles

Chair lift frame offside lift ram and grab handle anchor pin nuts loose

Fail 24 Aug 2011 121,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Chair lift frame offside lift ram and grab handle anchor pin nuts loose

Pass 16 Sep 2010 107,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,677 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 89,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d)

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped-beam headlamps (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,131 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 CMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

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

Is SF54 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 CMZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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