MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?
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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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