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AY52 JTO

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,133 mi
Last recorded127,133 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 JTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,518 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 120,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 114,194 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 114,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 114,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,028 miles

advise engine service

Pass 11 Sep 2010 93,641 miles

advise slight knock felt in steering

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 74,732 miles

near side front tyre +near side rear tyres slight cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,467 miles

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Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,159 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

R/N/S SUSPENSION LOW AND APPEARS FAULTY!

front and rear discs worn

most tyres curbed

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

The handbrake is high.

The oil filler cap missing.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 51,346 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges & the n /s tyre has a cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,928 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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AY52 JTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AY52 JTO, 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 AY52 JTO registered?

AY52 JTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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