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Y558 HWE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,991 mi
Last recorded207,991 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 HWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 207,991 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 207,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 207,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 207,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 206,579 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 205,643 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 205,643 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 202,815 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded NEEDS ATTENTION (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 202,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded NEEDS ATTENTION (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 191,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 169,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 133,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 110,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,059 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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Y558 HWE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y558 HWE, 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 Y558 HWE registered?

Y558 HWE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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