MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing mirror (3.3 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear discs worn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear discs worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF02 TVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DF02 TVV, 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 TVV registered?
DF02 TVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 July 2002.
Is DF02 TVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF02 TVV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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