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CA02 UXH

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,563 mi
Last recorded159,563 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 159,563 miles

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN (TOP N/S CORNER)

O/S/F INNER CV GAITOR PERISHING

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDEDRSIDE

TAIL PIPE ON EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Mar 2013 155,550 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE LINES CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 23 Jan 2012 150,193 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIPPED ON INNER SURFACE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 18 Jan 2011 139,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 103,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 13 Jan 2009 103,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,680 miles

advises same as mot no.372814857403

Fail 11 Sep 2007 84,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CA02 UXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CA02 UXH, 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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What year was CA02 UXH registered?

CA02 UXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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