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VX53 WJA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,740 mi
Last recorded109,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,740 miles

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))

Fail 27 May 2026 109,523 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2025 95,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 95,539 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2024 8,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 82,383 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,220 miles

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 70,216 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 70,216 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,096 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 70,094 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2011 198,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 185,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 170,872 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 170,872 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 151,179 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 151,179 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 119,872 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

slight play in steering box.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 79,947 miles

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?

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 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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