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V129 DMC

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,873 mi
Last recorded95,873 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,873 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,666 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 95,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.48 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 93,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,510 miles

Under body repaired and undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,509 miles

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

Under body repaired and undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2016

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to nsr door

general corrosion to front chassis

general corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2016

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkbar (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to nsr door

general corrosion to front chassis

general corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2015

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust mountings repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,610 miles

brake pedal feel slightly spongey

Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pedal feel slightly spongey

drivers door difficult to open from outside

offside front brake disc scored

strong smell of gas, no leaks found. Strongly advise further investigation

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,053 miles

O/s sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/s sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,270 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

off side front brake pipe rusty

off side rear body rusty under bumper

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust rubber starting to split and been cable tied

slight exhaust blow front cat joint

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,466 miles

offside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2008 57,457 miles

off side rear tyre perishing and close to legal limit

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,158 miles

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

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

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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V129 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V129 DMC, 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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V129 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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