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n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded and in poor condition
n/s indicators flashing faster than o/s
o/s rear brake disc in poor condition
rear hoses from load sence valve in poor condition
slight leak from steering box
track rod end rubbers in poor condition
windscreen in poor condition
Brake warning lamp on
Front Corrosion to both front inner wings
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn and slight heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion both front inner wings not within 30cm of body mount or effecting overall security
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe into caliper blistered very poor condition corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion both front inner wings not within 30cm of body mount or effecting overall security
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Link arm worn (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroded near body to chassis mount on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end boots twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage arm worn and in poor condition (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached U bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Bolt missing/broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts Half shaft bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage arm worn and in poor condition (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc in extremely poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Propshaft centre mount has slight play
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage arm worn and in poor condition (1.1.17 (a))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?
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W221 XAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 148,624 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 W221 XAA, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W221 XAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 8 June 2000.
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