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V951 EWA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,010 mi
Last recorded206,010 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario154,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 EWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 206,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 205,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.B.1f)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.5.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2010 196,629 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nears screen has small crack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 186,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 176,980 miles

brake fluid low

offside rear rim damaged

slight play on steering drag arm

Pass 10 Aug 2007 166,661 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2007 166,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)

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

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 149,461 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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V951 EWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V951 EWA, 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 V951 EWA registered?

V951 EWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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