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FG51 AHF

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

343,119 mi
Last recorded343,119 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 343,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 340,741 miles

under side rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2022 334,195 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body rusty but not near any points

Pass 15 Oct 2021 327,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 321,148 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 320,858 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section holed and bowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted fouling body (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 316,665 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 316,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake performance just passable

Pass 30 Apr 2018 312,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 301,313 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 301,313 miles

Braking system leaking Rear metal brake pipe corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2016 298,211 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 298,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front jack point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front jack point (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 292,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 287,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 287,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 277,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 264,373 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 264,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s outer sill has a smll

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 243,648 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 243,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 203,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 94,481 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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FG51 AHF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG51 AHF, 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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What year was FG51 AHF registered?

FG51 AHF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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