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YK54 AVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,761 mi
Last recorded226,761 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 AVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 226,761 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 226,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r brake chamber boot split

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 27 Jul 2011 200,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 200,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 173,333 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 173,333 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 141,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 107,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,985 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 22,258 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 22,231 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Brake warning device defective (3.3.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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 AVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 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 AVJ, 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 21 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 AVJ registered?

YK54 AVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YK54 AVJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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