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EU51 UFR

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

108,542 mi
Last recorded108,542 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,542 miles

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

n\s\f drumstick slight free play but not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,732 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,758 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake only just met req esp low osr

rear brakes only just met req booth sides

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,458 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,238 miles

advise condition of n/s and o/s door mirror lenses

Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,519 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 58,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,684 miles

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

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,444 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,332 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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EU51 UFR is a 2001 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 95.5%.

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 EU51 UFR, 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 EU51 UFR registered?

EU51 UFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EU51 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 UFR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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