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BJ51 UYU

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 124,168 miles

This vehicle has had extensive welded repairs.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 124,168 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

This vehicle has had extensive welded repairs.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 121,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,660 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,924 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,188 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,333 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,246 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,165 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 41,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,876 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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BJ51 UYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BJ51 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ51 UYU?

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What year was BJ51 UYU registered?

BJ51 UYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 UYU shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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