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Y977 HAK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,968 mi
Last recorded206,968 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 206,968 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 206,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake modification unsafe rear air chambers to callipers (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 206,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 202,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 202,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and tell tale not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 179,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 160,352 miles

GLASS MARKINGS FADING †FRONT NUMBER PLATE INSECURE †REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHS MINOR WEAR

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 160,352 miles

GLASS MARKINGS FADING †FRONT NUMBER PLATE INSECURE †REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHS MINOR WEAR

Fail 22 Mar 2006 134,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 134,750 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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Y977 HAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y977 HAK, 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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Y977 HAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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