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YJ53 BYK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,344 mi
Last recorded188,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 188,344 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 188,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 136,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 136,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 125,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 125,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 110,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,184 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 81,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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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YJ53 BYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 YJ53 BYK, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ53 BYK registered?

YJ53 BYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is YJ53 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 BYK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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