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X499 WYG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,666 mi
Last recorded176,666 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 WYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 176,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 176,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 150,749 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 150,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 128,563 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 128,563 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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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X499 WYG is a 2001 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 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 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 X499 WYG, 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 25 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 X499 WYG registered?

X499 WYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X499 WYG safe to buy?

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