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V120 DLX

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationV120 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016
Fail 1 Aug 2016

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 135,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 126,651 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013
Pass 7 Jun 2012

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/12

SERVICED?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

215/60/16 X 4

OSR O/SILL S-CORR

PBT-PODOT

Fail 7 Jun 2012

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

215/60/16 X 4

OSR O/SILL S-CORR

PBT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/12

SERVICED?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Pass 9 Sep 2011

front discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2011

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010
Pass 11 Sep 2009
Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 86,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007

as per previous advisory sheet on test number 642867507274

Fail 26 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake lever grip poor fitting

instrument cluster faulty and mileage not displayed

unable to check seat belts due to child seats on n/s/f seat, n/s/r forward facing seat and o/s/r rear facing seat

Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,055 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nail in tyre

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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V120 DLX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V120 DLX, 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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V120 DLX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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