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AK02 TWV

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,019 mi
Last recorded182,019 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 182,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 171,485 miles

All sill correded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Center top (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front View side mirror crack slight

Pass 2 Mar 2018 161,249 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside/nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,021 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 140,882 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 132,572 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 132,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 125,387 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 125,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 119,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,528 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 113,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,166 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

slight damage to offside front outer sill panel

tow bar fitted and checked

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,164 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

slight damage to offside front outer sill panel

tow bar fitted and checked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,283 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,066 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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AK02 TWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 100,858 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 AK02 TWV, 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 24 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 AK02 TWV registered?

AK02 TWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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