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YK03 JUF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,654 mi
Last recorded161,654 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 161,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 137,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 115,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 88,605 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 63,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,746 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 634,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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 JUF 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 JUF, 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

How do I check the history of YK03 JUF?

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What year was YK03 JUF registered?

YK03 JUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is YK03 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 JUF 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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