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YK54 AVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,950 mi
Last recorded199,950 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 AVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 199,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 199,948 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 116,227 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 116,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) missing (1.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 137,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2009 108,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 85,023 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 60,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,619 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 33,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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 AVR is a 2005 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 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 AVR, 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 AVR registered?

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

Is YK54 AVR safe to buy?

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