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YJ53 BYU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 145,229 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 145,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket insecure (2.4.G.5)

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

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged but function not impaired (3.6.H.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 125,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 125,188 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 102,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2008 102,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 79,479 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 79,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 56,472 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 56,471 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

oil leak os front

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 BYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

YJ53 BYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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