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X556 RBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,600 mi
Last recorded195,600 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario148,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 195,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 195,565 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 194,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 194,200 miles

Offside rear inner tyre tread stepping

Fail 27 Jun 2018 194,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear inner tyre tread stepping

Pass 6 Jun 2017 193,398 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 193,396 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 193,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 192,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 192,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 185,422 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 179,100 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 179,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light switch stiff operation

o/s/f door stabaliser bracket insecure

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Dec 2010 170,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 168,851 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 168,846 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 168,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 161,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 152,155 miles

slight brake bind from both offside front and nearside rear brakes

Fail 17 Jul 2006 152,099 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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X556 RBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X556 RBD, 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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X556 RBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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