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VX54 LHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,275 mi
Last recorded186,275 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 186,275 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by seat tracking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panels by wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by seat tracking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 186,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 185,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 185,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 181,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 172,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 162,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,956 miles

8 seats fitted for test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 142,037 miles

screws missing out of top seat belt webbing guide on rear most off side rear seat

Fail 29 Aug 2012 142,037 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screws missing out of top seat belt webbing guide on rear most off side rear seat

Pass 2 Sep 2011 126,935 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 126,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 112,127 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 112,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,517 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 70,517 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,238 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 LHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LHV, 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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VX54 LHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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