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M6 FYN

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

229,310 mi
Last recorded229,310 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 229,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 228,854 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 228,854 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 228,844 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 220,646 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 220,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 191,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 185,100 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 185,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 178,402 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 178,402 miles

Nearside Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre feathered on outer edge.

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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M6 FYN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 99,200 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 M6 FYN, 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 26 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 M6 FYN registered?

M6 FYN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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