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X142 JNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

308,822 mi
Last recorded308,822 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario148,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 308,822 miles

Corrosion around outer sill, and rear inner wheelarch areas

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 301,936 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 301,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 291,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 280,998 miles

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

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

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

nearside marker light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2007 266,374 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 266,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front top marker lights inop

near side front marker light inop

nearside rear top marker light inop

offside rear marker light inop

Pass 29 Sep 2006 239,583 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulder

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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X142 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 148,624 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 X142 JNS, 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 26 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 X142 JNS registered?

X142 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X142 JNS safe to buy?

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