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AHZ 4251

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,934 mi
Last recorded148,934 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 4251
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 148,934 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 146,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 144,550 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged slightly on side wall.

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split.

rear hieght sensor arms linkage worn.

Fail 30 Nov 2006 144,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged slightly on side wall.

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split.

rear hieght sensor arms linkage worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 139,195 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 139,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AHZ 4251 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 99,200 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 AHZ 4251, 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 26 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 AHZ 4251 registered?

AHZ 4251 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is AHZ 4251 safe to buy?

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