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GY51 UEZ

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,896 mi
Last recorded205,896 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 UEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 205,896 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 192,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 185,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 177,934 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 177,934 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 171,608 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 157,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 144,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 127,234 miles

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

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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GY51 UEZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY51 UEZ, 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 GY51 UEZ registered?

GY51 UEZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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