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YJ57 GFK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,510 mi
Last recorded213,510 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 213,510 miles

7 [severn] seat at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r upper lamps defective but more than 50% working

slight lift o/s king pin

Pass 30 Sep 2016 212,565 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

seven seats fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 212,565 miles

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

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

seven seats fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 199,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2015 199,548 miles

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2014 175,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 149,620 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 149,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 122,754 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,250 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advisory fuel tank damaged but secure and not leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,156 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advisory fuel tank damaged but secure and not leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,858 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 44,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GFK is a 2007 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 62.5%.

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

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