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YG02 FTD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

254,053 mi
Last recorded254,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 FTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 254,053 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 254,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 252,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WINDSCREEN WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING CAN BE SWITCHED OFF NOT OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW

Fail 10 May 2022 252,669 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 251,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 248,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

all inner sills corroded/holed

horn button sticks on

n/s/f seat missing at time of test

o/s/r inner, o/s/r outer and n/s/r inner tyres perished/cracking

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2018 248,504 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all rear axle metal brake pipes corroded

both o/s/r tyre walls cracking

exhaust tailpipe hanging clamp corroded

horn button sticks

n/s/r inner tyre walls cracking

power steering box pipes corroded

spare tyre outer edge worn

underbody lower sills/wheel arch lips corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 248,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all rear axle metal brake pipes corroded

both o/s/r tyre walls cracking

exhaust tailpipe hanging clamp corroded

horn button sticks

n/s/r inner tyre walls cracking

power steering box pipes corroded

spare tyre outer edge worn

underbody lower sills/wheel arch lips corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 244,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 244,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 244,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 117,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YG02 FTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG02 FTD, 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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What year was YG02 FTD registered?

YG02 FTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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