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BNZ 332

1999 Mercedes-benz V

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 332
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 78,583 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,207 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished

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

Offside Front ABS pick up ring is corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,560 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f rackend slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack from road wheels

Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play detected in steering rack from road wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,434 miles

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

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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BNZ 332 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 103,185 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 BNZ 332, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNZ 332 registered?

BNZ 332 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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