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AP02 NSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,640 mi
Last recorded92,640 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 NSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,640 miles

EML on

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,636 miles

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

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

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

EML on

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,440 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 77,440 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge, plus 2mm

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge, plus cut in side wall, plus damage to rim.

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,179 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,732 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,326 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 56,326 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 48,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,358 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,308 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 34,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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AP02 NSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP02 NSJ, 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 AP02 NSJ registered?

AP02 NSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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