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YJ51 CGG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 CGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 139,886 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 139,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 139,881 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 139,865 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 139,836 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,489 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 139,489 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working centre side outer (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,139 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 139,145 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 139,139 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2017 134,286 miles

All brakes have a light bind

Fail 13 Apr 2017 134,272 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All brakes have a light bind

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,783 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 130,711 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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YJ51 CGG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YJ51 CGG, 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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YJ51 CGG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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