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DU51 OCK

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all doors/wheel arches/ inner and outer sills corroded

general under body corrosion

offside front and nearside front chassis corroded

rear cross member heavily corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all doors/wheel arches/sills heavily corroded

both front wiper blades worn but still clear the windscreen

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front and nearside front chassis heavily corroded

rear cross member heavily corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2018 152,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated ABS wire contacting driveshaft (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All doors/arches/sills heavily corroded

Boot lid unable to be opened due to rear end damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Under body/chassis/suspension componants heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2017 144,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion to under vehicle chassis and suspension components

general corrosion on body

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit and cuts on outer wall

nearside sill corroded inner and outer

o/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r sill damaged

offside parking brake requires attentions. efficiency just met

oil around engine

rear cross member corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion to under vehicle chassis and suspension components

general corrosion on body

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit and cuts on outer wall

nearside sill corroded inner and outer

o/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r sill damaged

offside parking brake requires attentions. efficiency just met

oil around engine

rear cross member corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2016

general corrosion.

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges.

oil leak[s].

rear brake performances low.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 135,780 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both frobnt tyres heavily worn on edges.

general corrosion.

oil leak[s].

rear brake performances low.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides closing sills corroded

both sides outersills corroded

both sides rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

center exhaust mounting missing

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2015 128,678 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides closing sills corroded

both sides outersills corroded

both sides rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 125,378 miles

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

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2014 125,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 14 Mar 2013 119,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear wiper is split

Fail 12 Mar 2012 112,742 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear wiper is split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,584 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,534 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 95,534 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 83,838 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,960 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 65,470 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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DU51 OCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DU51 OCK, 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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DU51 OCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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