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DS02 HNT

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 67,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 65,217 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,198 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,198 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,005 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edge have informed customer to change fairly soon

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,396 miles

handbrake readings low

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,422 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked on side walls (replacement recomended

vehicle fitted with disable brake control and drivers seat

Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,562 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 17 May 2006 20,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front tyre worn badly on inner edge and will requre changing in near future

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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DS02 HNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS02 HNT, 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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DS02 HNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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