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109,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to air can (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear inner wheel arches
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs have wear
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
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)
small chip in windscreen o/side
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside Drag link 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside Drag link 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Rear 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)
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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
slight play in steering box.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
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 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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