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BD51 OPU

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,206 mi
Last recorded107,206 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,206 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 107,204 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 96,240 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,958 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2009 77,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BD51 OPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BD51 OPU, 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 BD51 OPU registered?

BD51 OPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is BD51 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 OPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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