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YJ55 LTF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,659 mi
Last recorded172,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2013 172,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2013 172,659 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 145,979 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 145,979 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r door inner handle loose

Pass 16 Jun 2011 124,178 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 124,178 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 103,364 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 103,364 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 80,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,911 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 58,910 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,482 miles

your vehicle has only just met front brake imbalance reuirements.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [3.8.A.2e]

Fail 29 Jun 2007 38,481 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,891 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 11,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut missing (4.2.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud missing (4.2.1e)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Front 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 LTF 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 50%.

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

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