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BT51 YFP

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

low screen wash fluid.

n/s /f tyre has cuts on sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewalls.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 240,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 240,818 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 231,455 miles

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split †n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2006 231,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

crack in n/s mirror

Pass 1 Dec 2005 199,782 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 199,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BT51 YFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BT51 YFP, 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 BT51 YFP registered?

BT51 YFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BT51 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 YFP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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