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YJ57 GFO

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,829 mi
Last recorded216,829 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 216,829 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 186,140 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 186,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 151,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 151,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 121,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,185 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 103,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,121 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,572 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,269 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,123 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 18,108 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

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 GFO 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 50%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

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

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