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VU02 ZXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,029 mi
Last recorded190,029 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ZXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2009 190,029 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

fuel tank breather pipe deteriotated but not leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2009 179,391 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

brake & clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 152,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

slight misting of fuel around the fuel tank filler neck,this maybe due to overfilling the tank as there is no leak at present

Pass 25 Apr 2007 131,449 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 106,285 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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VU02 ZXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VU02 ZXY, 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.

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What year was VU02 ZXY registered?

VU02 ZXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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