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DG52 CGF

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 116,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 111,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,562 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,561 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,370 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 105,369 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,306 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 83,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 78,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,311 miles

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,032 miles

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,580 miles

o/s/hand brake low

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,368 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 33,400 miles

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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DG52 CGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG52 CGF, 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 DG52 CGF registered?

DG52 CGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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