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YJ55 LTN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,230 mi
Last recorded162,230 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 162,230 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 162,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 138,698 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 138,697 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 115,311 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 115,311 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 93,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 93,728 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,906 miles

rear brakes borderline pass uneven application

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 LTN 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 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ55 LTN 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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