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YG02 UWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,684 mi
Last recorded197,684 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 UWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 197,684 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slighlty worn but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2011 173,312 miles

Both Front King Pins Slight Movement

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 173,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front King Pins Slight Movement

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 161,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 130,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 130,339 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 130,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 111,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 92,669 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,757 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 75,757 miles

Nearside Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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 UWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG02 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

YG02 UWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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