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YN53 MHE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

387,691 mi
Last recorded387,691 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 387,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 376,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 373,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 361,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 350,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 334,174 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 317,352 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 303,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 288,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 273,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 257,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 257,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 238,472 miles

Small chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2011 238,471 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2010 212,097 miles

Brake pedal antislip provision worn on lower edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small chip O/S of windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2009 185,492 miles

Impact damage to N/S/R corner

N/S/F tyre sidewalls scuffed on inner and outer faces.

N/S/R tyre sidewall scuffed on outer face

Vehicle leans slightly to O/S

Pass 5 Aug 2008 154,951 miles

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Slight impact damage to O/S/R corner

Pass 13 Aug 2007 122,141 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 95,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 95,771 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 MHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 YN53 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

YN53 MHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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