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BK51 NRY

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,823 mi
Last recorded268,823 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 NRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 268,823 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 195,807 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 249,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 218,930 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 218,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 195,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2007 168,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 142,587 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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BK51 NRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BK51 NRY, 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

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What year was BK51 NRY registered?

BK51 NRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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