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EU51 UXX

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,511 mi
Last recorded146,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both inner/outer sills and rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various outer panels (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

ehaust emissions only just passed at high end of test emissions spectrum advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience

rear axle foot brake effort only just passed test

Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,663 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 133,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 133,804 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 123,600 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 123,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 115,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,338 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,065 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,735 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 76,728 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,891 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 67,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,545 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 60,535 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,860 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 41,857 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)

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 UXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EU51 UXX, 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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EU51 UXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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