MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake just met minimum requirement,it would appear that repair or adjustment is required.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside mirror damaged.
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
rear handbrake just met required effort/percentage to pass.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside mirror damaged.
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
rear handbrake just met required effort/percentage to pass.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Outer Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
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FB52 AVE is a 2003 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 78.3%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 88,808 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 FB52 AVE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FB52 AVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 January 2003.
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