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YD52 TWZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

256,934 mi
Last recorded256,934 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 TWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 256,934 miles

none structure panel corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 256,930 miles

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

none structural body panels corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 256,930 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust strap fractured and exhaust not secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure held on with tape (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view very distorted view to rear (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel outer arch rotted off leaving sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached mud flap only held on by 2 small bits of metal remaining of the flap mount (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 256,907 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 256,902 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 256,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 256,898 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured broken at spring eye [front] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

1 x nearside non obligatory side marker lamps not working

2 x offside non obligatory side marker lamps not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 256,823 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2021 256,823 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 256,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 254,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 119,892 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 100,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,774 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2006
Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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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YD52 TWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 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 YD52 TWZ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD52 TWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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