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GY51 VNS

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,594 mi
Last recorded156,594 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 156,594 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)

body corrosion

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 138,401 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 138,401 miles

Offside Outer 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre has sever shoulder wear - no cords

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre has outer shoulder wear

Fail 20 Nov 2013 121,630 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre has sever shoulder wear - no cords

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre has outer shoulder wear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 118,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air suspension wiring loom visible & not secure

n/s/f cv gaiter clip missing

Fail 21 Nov 2012 118,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air suspension wiring loom visible & not secure

n/s/f cv gaiter clip missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 114,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside steering arm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front wiper blades are split at edges but are still clearimg screen.

front tyre size is 215/60/16 rear tyre size is 215/65/16

Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 86,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,554 miles

both number plates water damaged

front disc worn

Fail 19 Nov 2007 64,554 miles

front disc worn

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both number plates water damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 46,295 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY51 VNS, 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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GY51 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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