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YN53 EJO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight hole on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear air tank strap heavily corroded

power steering pipe a round steering rack corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2025 84,701 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,934 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,255 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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YN53 EJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 YN53 EJO, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN53 EJO registered?

YN53 EJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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