CarVerify

Free Car Check

YN05 RJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Green Diesel 4250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

185,271 mi
Last recorded185,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 RJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 185,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 183,391 miles

All upper side marker lights are not working.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 180,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2023 174,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 168,294 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 168,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,113 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,321 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vario reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YN05 RJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN05 RJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN05 RJY?

You can check the full history of YN05 RJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YN05 RJY registered?

YN05 RJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YN05 RJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 RJY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN05 RJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YN05 RJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.