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YJ05 VXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,539 mi
Last recorded184,539 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 184,539 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 184,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 162,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 141,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 141,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 118,680 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 118,680 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,055 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 97,023 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,414 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,402 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 16,402 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

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 VXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

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

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