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YJ53 BYM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,210 mi
Last recorded181,210 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 181,210 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 156,285 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,280 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 67,280 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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 BYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

YJ53 BYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is YJ53 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 BYM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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