MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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none structure panel corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
none structural body panels corroded
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
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?
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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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