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YJ55 LTE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,790 mi
Last recorded175,790 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 175,790 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/f king pin has lift

Fail 21 Aug 2013 175,790 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/f king pin has lift

Pass 21 Aug 2012 155,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 133,470 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 133,469 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,061 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,763 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 91,762 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,268 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,327 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

rear brakes borderline pass uneven 23%

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 LTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

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

Is YJ55 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 LTE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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