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YJ57 GFY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,098 mi
Last recorded161,098 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 161,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 161,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2014 138,737 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 138,737 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,114 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,011 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 100,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,145 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,887 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 GFY 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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

Is YJ57 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ57 GFY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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