MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside steering arm
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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)
both number plates water damaged
front disc worn
front disc worn
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
both number plates water damaged
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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?
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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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