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YK52 LSV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

359,858 mi
Last recorded359,858 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 359,858 miles

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Oct 2014 334,916 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 334,916 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 311,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 288,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 250,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 236,896 miles

fuel cap seal condition

propshaft center bearing rubber mounting separated at one side

Fail 31 Jul 2010 236,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal condition

propshaft center bearing rubber mounting separated at one side

Pass 12 Feb 2009 186,210 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 186,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 147,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blades torn but still clears screen effectivley.

o/s/r side marker lamp inoperative.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 147,639 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades torn but still clears screen effectivley.

o/s/r side marker lamp inoperative.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 97,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,204 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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YK52 LSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 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 YK52 LSV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK52 LSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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