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BL53 ZGO

2004 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,658 mi
Last recorded98,658 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz V87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,914 miles

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

n/s front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,267 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,267 miles

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,359 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2010 76,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tempry repair to off side rear lamp

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,557 miles

tempry repair to off side rear lamp

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear / rear seats removed and ramp instaled

child seat fitted to off side rear and centre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,117 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,969 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,003 miles

could only test seatbelts on seats fitted nearside front ,offside front ,offside rear, offside rear rear.

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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BL53 ZGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 87,411 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 BL53 ZGO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL53 ZGO registered?

BL53 ZGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BL53 ZGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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