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B12 BRW

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

326,919 mi
Last recorded326,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 326,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 326,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 317,776 miles

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

bottom of rad wet

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2014 317,775 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bottom of rad wet

brake pipe to nsf flex greased

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

rear exhaust rubber off

wire to sensor on air pipe broken osf

Pass 11 Mar 2013 303,583 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 303,577 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

only 5 seats fitted only 5 seatbelts checked

Pass 2 Mar 2012 291,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 291,173 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

part of front to rear brake pipes undercover

Pass 7 Mar 2011 275,845 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 275,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 259,139 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 259,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 234,495 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 234,495 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

will need some metal brake pipes next year.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 203,071 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 172,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 142,090 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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B12 BRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B12 BRW, 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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B12 BRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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