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W448 PSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,979 mi
Last recorded200,979 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario148,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 PSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 200,979 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 200,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

horn unit insecure

2nd propshaft centre bearing has collapsed.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 198,715 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 198,715 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear top marker lamp lense missing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 187,446 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 187,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 170,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 170,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W448 PSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W448 PSG, 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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What year was W448 PSG registered?

W448 PSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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