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S2 FWT

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 FWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016
Fail 16 Mar 2016

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 128,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air pump under vehicle held by bungee

Fail 17 Mar 2015 128,942 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air pump under vehicle held by bungee

Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 14 Mar 2014 122,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 114,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,401 miles

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

n/s/front brake disc becomming corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,687 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,673 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 58,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,681 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 49,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,533 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 37,533 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S2 FWT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S2 FWT, 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 S2 FWT registered?

S2 FWT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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