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VX54 LHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2024 173,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 173,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 173,267 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 173,240 miles

Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both small pipes on load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 173,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 172,454 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 169,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 158,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 144,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer skin peeling (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,948 miles

Near/side tyres side walls worn

Fail 4 Sep 2013 126,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,839 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 3 Sep 2012 112,839 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,511 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 95,511 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,761 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,761 miles

Nearside Rear Rear outline marker lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.B.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,266 miles

wipers split

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,601 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 LHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

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

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