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W478 EUB

2000 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,636 mi
Last recorded108,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario148,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 EUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,636 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver step corroded but secure

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,636 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing covered by black tape (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver step corroded but secure

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,189 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 108,187 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 152,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 152,615 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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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W478 EUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W478 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W478 EUB?

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What year was W478 EUB registered?

W478 EUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W478 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 EUB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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