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YJ56 FRV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,451 mi
Last recorded245,451 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2024 245,451 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure lower fixing point likely to detach (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step frame corrosion within 30cm of seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside step entrance corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 244,889 miles

slight corrosion all round body

Pass 10 Nov 2021 243,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 241,367 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 241,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag link securing clamp loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 232,749 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 232,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded

fuel tank bracket bent chaffing tank

Pass 11 Oct 2018 220,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 209,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 203,142 miles

chip in screen

Fail 4 Oct 2016 203,071 miles

Front Driver's view restricted by object wipers park in drivers view (6.9.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

chip in screen

Pass 9 Oct 2015 193,757 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 193,757 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 176,618 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 176,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 164,366 miles

OSF Headlamp condensation on iniside of glass

Fail 10 Oct 2013 164,366 miles

OSF Headlamp condensation on iniside of glass

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 155,306 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 134,458 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 134,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,129 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,792 miles

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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YJ56 FRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 116,940 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 YJ56 FRV, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ56 FRV registered?

YJ56 FRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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