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AG51 ZDU

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,204 mi
Last recorded135,204 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,204 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 135,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

ABS ring insecure offside front

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on

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

TRACTION CONTROL light on

back bumper damaged

both front inner knuckles has slight movemont

engine oil leak

fuel filter sightly damp

nearside front brake wearing indicator wire insecure

no seat in rear can not test seat belts

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 123,369 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on dash

both rear tyres perished and low on tread

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2010 123,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

both rear tyres perished and low on tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,313 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 101,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 101,277 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 77,998 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Nov 2005 67,078 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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AG51 ZDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG51 ZDU, 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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AG51 ZDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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