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YS51 LDC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

Multi-colour Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,316 mi
Last recorded108,316 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 LDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,316 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,057 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bolt loose

Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,051 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,563 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 29,563 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,936 miles

nail in off side rear outer tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 687 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 100,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,787 miles

nearside upper marker light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,865 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 30,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 736 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

tyre valve ext insecure n/r †bonnet cable chaffing brake pipe †rear door warning buzzer inop

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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YS51 LDC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in Multi-colour with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 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 YS51 LDC, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS51 LDC registered?

YS51 LDC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is YS51 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS51 LDC shows 18 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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