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BL51 GGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

160,256 mi
Last recorded160,256 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 160,256 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 160,256 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak split boost pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 159,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion and inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished and nearside worn on outer edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 159,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion and inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished and nearside worn on outer edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 156,548 miles

Body corroded but no sharp edges, Both rear tyres perished, Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 156,548 miles

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

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

Body corroded but no sharp edges, Both rear tyres perished, Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 156,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play both inner rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Body corroded but no sharp edges, both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 154,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 154,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 150,823 miles

Bonnet landing panel corroded

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 150,814 miles

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

Bonnet landing panel corroded

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 146,524 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 144,662 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 144,662 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 144,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake discs show signs of wear

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 127,180 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front wiper split

Fail 1 Dec 2009 127,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2009 112,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,925 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 94,923 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper as no blade

Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 79,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,650 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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BL51 GGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL51 GGJ, 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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BL51 GGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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