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YJ53 BYN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,230 mi
Last recorded56,230 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 47,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 47,075 miles

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 46,307 miles

Nearside under rear wheel arch corroded

Offside under rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 45,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 45,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,431 miles

clutch pedal sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2019 43,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 187,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 161,404 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 161,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 134,492 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 134,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,410 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 83,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,456 miles

rear actuator os/ns h/brake rod boots holed

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 BYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ53 BYN registered?

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

Is YJ53 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 BYN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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