CarVerify

Free Car Check

H3 VFW

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,153 mi
Last recorded232,153 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 232,153 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 232,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all rear seats have been removed

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 218,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 218,735 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

3 x seats removed

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 211,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

rear anti roll bar links top bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2007 202,985 miles

Spare wheel/tyre different size to those fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2007 202,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Spare wheel/tyre different size to those fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 May 2006

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
Full Mercedes-benz V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H3 VFW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H3 VFW, 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

How do I check the history of H3 VFW?

You can check the full history of H3 VFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H3 VFW registered?

H3 VFW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is H3 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 VFW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H3 VFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H3 VFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.