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DA51 JXU

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 JXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,812 miles

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

rear handbrake just met requirments

Fail 11 Jun 2018 104,812 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear handbrake just met requirments

Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,294 miles

hand brake only just met legal requirment

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,284 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 95,931 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,171 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,338 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 80,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,574 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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DA51 JXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA51 JXU, 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.

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What year was DA51 JXU registered?

DA51 JXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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