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EJ51 NLM

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,106 mi
Last recorded146,106 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 146,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 143,120 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,931 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,585 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,409 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,983 miles

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

Glow plug light remains on display indicating a fault. Advise further investigation required

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips zone b

front discs worn/ corroded

front indicators faded

o/s/r brakepipe clip broken

rear brakepipes corroded

travel in footbrake

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,880 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r lense cracked

seepage of oil/fluid on engine (n/s)

slight wear/scored on both front disc's

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,074 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 74,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,317 miles

see advisory sheet322620067219

Fail 17 Sep 2007 60,193 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cuts to rear tyres

rear ride height motors disconnected

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,829 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges †

both rear turning angel sensors disconnect at the lower joints

slight corrosion to the exhaust system

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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EJ51 NLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EJ51 NLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 NLM registered?

EJ51 NLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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