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B16 FDD

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,665 mi
Last recorded49,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 49,665 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 39,566 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 39,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 37,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,928 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 36,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 35,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 33,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,045 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 20,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 14,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,255 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 9,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,742 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,091 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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B16 FDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 B16 FDD, 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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What year was B16 FDD registered?

B16 FDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is B16 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 FDD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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