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BU59 JAY

2015 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,176 mi
Last recorded138,176 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz V82,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,894 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 62,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,021 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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BU59 JAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 82,178 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 BU59 JAY, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU59 JAY registered?

BU59 JAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 10 September 2015.

Is BU59 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 JAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU59 JAY have outstanding finance?

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