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YJ53 BYR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,096 mi
Last recorded213,096 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 213,096 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 213,089 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 180,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 147,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 118,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 118,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 84,422 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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YJ53 BYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

YJ53 BYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 BYR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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