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BU52 XYM

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

150,271 mi
Last recorded150,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 150,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 148,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 148,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 146,891 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 146,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 144,574 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 144,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 142,651 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 142,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 142,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever high

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,550 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,256 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 135,255 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,608 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 121,608 miles

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)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,403 miles

Oil leak

exhaust leak and corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2014 111,403 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust leak and corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,049 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 102,038 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,504 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 91,504 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,804 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise front wiper blades

advise o/s/f door mirror

advise play o/s/f steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,328 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

offside headlamp damaged

offside mirror cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,328 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

offside headlamp damaged

offside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,170 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,404 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,365 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 28,369 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,369 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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BU52 XYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 BU52 XYM, 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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BU52 XYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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