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FY51 OYP

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,465 mi
Last recorded97,465 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,465 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,465 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,212 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,252 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,621 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,145 miles

N/S/F INNER C/V BOOT GAITOR IS SPLIT

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,145 miles

N/S/F INNER C/V BOOT GAITOR IS SPLIT

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s inner c/v boot rubber gaitor is split

o/s inner c/v boot rubber gaitor is split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,028 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s inner c/v boot rubber gaitor is split

o/s inner c/v boot rubber gaitor is split

Fail 3 Aug 2009 124,153 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner c/v boot rubber gaitor is split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 124,153 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner c/v boot rubber gaitor is split

Fail 4 Nov 2008 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 109,133 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 109,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 165,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 154,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 140,302 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 140,302 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 123,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 112,874 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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FY51 OYP is a 2001 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 65.2%.

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 FY51 OYP, 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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FY51 OYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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