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SN51 SHX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

459,574 mi
Last recorded459,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 SHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 459,574 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 459,545 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 451,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear under body corroded

Under vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2025 451,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear outer tyre walls worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear under body corroded

Under vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 May 2024 447,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper not illuminating

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

underbody undersealed/rust protection

Pass 27 May 2023 436,855 miles

Under vehicle is covered in anti rust protection

Pass 30 May 2022 433,190 miles

Under vehicle is covered in anti rust protection

Pass 25 Jun 2021 424,561 miles

General underbody undercoated in anti rust

Pass 15 Jul 2020 419,433 miles

inner side panels corroded

o/s/f brakes binding

general corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 419,399 miles

Nearside Rear Air Tank Corroded

Offside Front Step Corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Around Steering Box (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 419,373 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s o/s and rear body panels (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing near drivers seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe asmarked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear air tank corroded

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front cab step corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipework at steering box (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 406,988 miles

Both nearside and offside front to rear lower body sill corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 406,988 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both nearside and offside front to rear lower body sill corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 397,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 386,843 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 372,477 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

EDC light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear inner and outer tyres cut in tread/ perished

nearside rear side marker not working

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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SN51 SHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 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 SN51 SHX, 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 25 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 SN51 SHX registered?

SN51 SHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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