MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
floor body chassis and sills are corroded
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre perishing
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
all four tyres have uneven wear
floor, chassis ,sills and body are corroded
nearside rear light has a crack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight body corrosion, both sills and wings.
Slight under body corrosion
Smell of diesel engine bay but no visible leaks at time of test
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight body corrosion, both sills and wings.
Slight under body corrosion
Smell of diesel engine bay but no visible leaks at time of test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside front inner cv boot split
rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Spare tyre defective
brake warning light on
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear disc worn / corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH52 NPF is a 2003 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 55.6%.
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 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 FH52 NPF, 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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FH52 NPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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