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DF02 KNH

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,101 mi
Last recorded141,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 141,101 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody and components heavily undersealed restricting view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 141,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody and components heavily undersealed restricting view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 141,069 miles

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

Underbody and components heavily undersealed restricting view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 141,069 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody and components heavily undersealed restricting view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 140,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both sills undersealed

underbody and components heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2020 140,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both sills undersealed

underbody and components heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,331 miles

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

heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,180 miles

front brake pipes suurface corroded.

underbody corroded. sills corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 137,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 137,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 137,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 133,135 miles

2x tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust clap corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 133,135 miles

2x tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust clap corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,261 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 127,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 124,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 122,016 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 115,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 115,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,043 miles

left front wiper blade solit

right wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2008 98,043 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

left front wiper blade solit

right wiper blade split

Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,335 miles

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

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

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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DF02 KNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DF02 KNH, 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 DF02 KNH registered?

DF02 KNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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