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YJ57 GDE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 GDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 174,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 149,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 149,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 125,355 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 125,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 101,300 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 101,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,365 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,326 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 12,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,821 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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YJ57 GDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 114,366 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 YJ57 GDE, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ57 GDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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