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BJ02 HCN

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,052 mi
Last recorded100,052 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion to body sill.

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion to body sill.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Inner Corrosion to body sill.

Offside Front Outer Corrosion to body sill.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 100,050 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion to body sill.

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion to body sill.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Corrosion to body sill.

Offside Front Outer Corrosion to body sill.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,696 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,889 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,972 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 61,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

traction control light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,370 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,839 miles

NSR tyre sidewall in poor condition.

Parking brake lever a little difficult to operate due to position of coolbox.

Pass 17 May 2011 38,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,631 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,463 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 23,463 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

font bumper o/s hanging off and sticking out

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 14,493 miles

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

nail in tyre

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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BJ02 HCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ02 HCN, 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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BJ02 HCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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