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YK54 AVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,118 mi
Last recorded181,118 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 181,118 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 181,118 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n s r and o s r handbrake actuators rubbers split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 158,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 134,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 110,554 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 110,553 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,772 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.2)

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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YK54 AVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 132,380 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 YK54 AVE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK54 AVE registered?

YK54 AVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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