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MX05 FBG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,386 mi
Last recorded27,386 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,386 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear lower anti roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 27,386 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear lower anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 1,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,826 miles

front pads over half worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 54,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,484 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 30,484 miles

Centre Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Centre Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 5,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,993 miles

Only presented with 20 passanger seats

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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MX05 FBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 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 MX05 FBG, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX05 FBG registered?

MX05 FBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MX05 FBG safe to buy?

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