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X779 HHE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

305,041 mi
Last recorded305,041 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 HHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 305,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 305,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

bonnent difficult to open

n/s/r mudguard stay insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2012 289,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 268,069 miles

n/s/r corner panel cracked/insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2011 268,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r corner panel cracked/insecure

n/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light

o/s /f top marker not working

pass side step potential trip hazzard

Pass 15 Oct 2010 248,406 miles

SMALL CORROSION HOLES IN EXHAUST TAIL PIPE.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 232,591 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 226,831 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 225,277 miles

FRONT ENTRY STEP BOX CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

presented with only 2 passenger seats

Pass 26 Sep 2008 225,277 miles

FRONT ENTRY STEP BOX CORRODED

presented with only 2 passenger seats

Pass 26 Oct 2007 208,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

main beam warning lamp not working

offside upper stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Nov 2006 191,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 16,700 miles

Nearside track rod end slight wear Offside rear tyres on legal limit

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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X779 HHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X779 HHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X779 HHE registered?

X779 HHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X779 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X779 HHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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