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SK02 UPE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,017 mi
Last recorded95,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 UPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,017 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,003 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,313 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 92,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator insecurely mounted accumulator tank insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose suspect needs collar on fixing bolt. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 89,083 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,600 miles

o/s kingpin lift on max

Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured at shocker (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at axle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured at shocker (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SK02 UPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 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 SK02 UPE, 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 24 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 SK02 UPE registered?

SK02 UPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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