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YJ55 LTA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,184 mi
Last recorded153,184 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 153,184 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 153,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 133,257 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 133,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,617 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 112,616 miles

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,548 miles

N/S/R BRAKE CHAMBER GAITOR SPLIT

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,079 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 57,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,588 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 9,588 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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YJ55 LTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 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 YJ55 LTA, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ55 LTA registered?

YJ55 LTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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