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GV51 LGE

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 103,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,689 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,582 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 97,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,323 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,822 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,641 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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GV51 LGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV51 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 LGE registered?

GV51 LGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is GV51 LGE safe to buy?

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