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VU02 ZXE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,473 mi
Last recorded202,473 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 202,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r bumper damaged speed limiter plaque not clearly visible

Pass 6 Mar 2009 193,269 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

this vehicle is fitted with an operational speed limiter,but it does not have a visible plaque fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 170,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 152,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 129,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 129,067 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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VU02 ZXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU02 ZXE, 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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VU02 ZXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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