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YJ57 GDK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

218,073 mi
Last recorded218,073 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 218,073 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 218,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Speed limiter tamperproof device missing (6.5.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 191,514 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 191,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 164,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 140,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 112,031 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 112,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,458 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,909 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 56,909 miles

Front Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 8,744 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 GDK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GDK, 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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What year was YJ57 GDK registered?

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

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