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YT54 XCW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

286,884 mi
Last recorded286,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 XCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 286,884 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 286,803 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ball joint, rear end of drag link rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens / glass cracked from side to side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative dash panel lamp (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower body side marker lamp inop

Pass 5 Dec 2024 279,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 279,639 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 265,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 263,938 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 263,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside beam dim

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 260,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 259,636 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 2 Jul 2019 258,911 miles

Offside slight corrosion on step

Pass 2 Aug 2018 258,428 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 258,401 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both inner rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 257,971 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Body corrosion in various places but no sharp edges

Exhaust corroding but not blowing

Exhaust heat shield corroded on front pipe

Nearside Rear Hand brake rubber boot split

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Hand brake rubber boot split

Offside Rear Mud flap missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 257,930 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Body corrosion in various places but no sharp edges

Exhaust corroding but not blowing

Exhaust heat shield corroded on front pipe

Nearside Rear Hand brake rubber boot split

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner sill corroded front to back but no hole present

Offside Rear Hand brake rubber boot split

Offside Rear Mud flap missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2015 257,909 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 253,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 222,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 203,741 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 164,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 135,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 97,666 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 52,607 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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YT54 XCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 132,380 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 YT54 XCW, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT54 XCW registered?

YT54 XCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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