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X417 LGV

2000 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,577 mi
Last recorded148,577 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario148,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 LGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,577 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 148,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 148,361 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over 10 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over 10 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,282 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 147,894 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 147,766 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Hand operated control valve insecure (1.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front air bellows showing cords

Pass 16 Apr 2019 147,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,473 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 146,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,263 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 145,263 miles

Braking system leaking air leak around chamber under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking air leak on 4way valve (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe loose (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,910 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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X417 LGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X417 LGV, 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 X417 LGV registered?

X417 LGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X417 LGV safe to buy?

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