MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) missing (1.1.B.1b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?
Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ53 BYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BYO, 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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How do I check the history of YJ53 BYO?
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What year was YJ53 BYO registered?
YJ53 BYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is YJ53 BYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ53 BYO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YJ53 BYO have outstanding finance?
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