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YT51 FMC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 FMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 128,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 128,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 151,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 132,223 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 132,223 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

load sensing valve bushes worn slightly

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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YT51 FMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 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 YT51 FMC, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT51 FMC registered?

YT51 FMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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