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V252 KCL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vario

Multi-colour Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,508 mi
Last recorded148,508 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario154,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 KCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 148,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 136,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both steering arm ball joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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V252 KCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario in Multi-colour with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 154,861 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 V252 KCL, 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 27 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 V252 KCL registered?

V252 KCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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