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VX53 WHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,430 mi
Last recorded207,430 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 207,430 miles

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)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2011 207,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 181,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 181,928 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 161,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged but function not impaired (3.6.H.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged but function not impaired (3.6.H.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 142,510 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)

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

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

slight misting around fuel tank filler neck

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,579 miles

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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VX53 WHZ is a 2004 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 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 132,380 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 VX53 WHZ, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX53 WHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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