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BG52 DJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,350 mi
Last recorded164,350 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 164,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 163,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 161,983 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 155,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 155,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 147,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,144 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,144 miles

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

Nearside 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 16 Oct 2014 112,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,113 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 105,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,394 miles

slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Fail 17 Oct 2012 99,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 78,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,913 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,362 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 36,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2005 36,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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BG52 DJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BG52 DJJ, 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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BG52 DJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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