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A4 YRJ

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,036 mi
Last recorded246,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 246,036 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 241,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

all welded repairs are undersealed

Fail 12 Feb 2021 241,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

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

all welded repairs are undersealed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 241,559 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

advise all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Aug 2019 236,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f + o/s/f ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s inner and outer sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 216,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2016 205,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre damaged on the inner side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2015
Fail 7 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal tread wear on inner edges of both tyres

injector seal leaking exhaust gasses

o/s/r tyre inner side wall worn but not showing cords

Pass 7 Feb 2014

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 144,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 144,790 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 144,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 142,438 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r & n/s/r tryres rubber cracking not showing cord

Pass 24 Sep 2009 139,572 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 139,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 137,090 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 133,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 126,887 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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A4 YRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 103,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 YRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 YRJ registered?

A4 YRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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