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YJ05 VXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,104 mi
Last recorded208,104 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 208,104 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 208,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 176,930 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 176,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 151,465 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 151,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 125,115 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 105,419 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 105,419 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,379 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 VXH is a 2005 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 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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ05 VXH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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