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VX54 LHF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,472 mi
Last recorded210,472 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 210,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in nearside and offside sill panels not excessive and not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2023 210,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 210,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 210,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 210,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 207,908 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 207,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 201,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 201,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to back along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 into compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 192,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2018 192,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 181,401 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 181,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 172,636 miles

tempory fuel cap fitted but maintaining a seal

wipers deterioated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 171,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 156,573 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 142,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 142,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 127,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,600 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 97,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,031 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,298 miles

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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VX54 LHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX54 LHF, 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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What year was VX54 LHF registered?

VX54 LHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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