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YJ05 VXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,440 mi
Last recorded210,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 210,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 187,458 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 187,457 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 152,686 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 152,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 94,193 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,855 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 75,839 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 56,602 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,602 miles

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,709 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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YJ05 VXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 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 YJ05 VXG, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ05 VXG registered?

YJ05 VXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 VXG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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