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BG51 CJX

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Green Lpg 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,194 mi
Last recorded177,194 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 177,194 miles

all arches corroded

brake pipes corroded

chassis/ sills corroded

offside front wheel slight bind

Pass 25 May 2017

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

all arches corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges

both sills/chassis corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut/damaged

Offside handbrake low,160/200. efficiency just met ,requires attention

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 163,028 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut/damaged

Offside handbrake low,160/200. efficiency just met ,requires attention

Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,504 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres outer edges wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,440 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 112,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,013 miles

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

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

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

cat rattling internally.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 104,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

cat rattling internally.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,452 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front 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)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2009 88,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 77,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,486 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 67,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,942 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)

near side rear down on effort hand brake

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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BG51 CJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Green with a 2,792cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG51 CJX, 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 BG51 CJX registered?

BG51 CJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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