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YK03 JUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,804 mi
Last recorded164,804 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 JUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 164,804 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 164,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 135,473 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 108,177 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,869 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 118,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,751 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 69,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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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YK03 JUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 YK03 JUE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK03 JUE registered?

YK03 JUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is YK03 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 JUE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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