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V204 LAN

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 LAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 129,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

glow plug light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 125,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,254 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking on insde

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slincer box (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking on insde

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,268 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

knock and movement in steering rack

rear number plate cracked

rear seats not fitted in veahicle

Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

Fail 11 Nov 2013 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

Pass 28 Nov 2012 105,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

movement in steering rack

srs light stays on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 105,698 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

movement in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

movement in steering rack

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 25 Oct 2011 98,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

movement in steering rack

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear seats are not fitted

rear number plate cracked

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 92,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear seats are not fitted

rear number plate cracked

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,458 miles

engine oil on low mark

heat sheild requires reclipping resting on exhaust

movement in steering rack offside

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,454 miles

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

engine oil on low mark

heat sheild requires reclipping resting on exhaust

movement in steering rack offside

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray requires reclipping

Fail 28 Oct 2008 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under tray requires reclipping

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,876 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damagee to near side

only front seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,291 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner edge of offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,425 miles

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

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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V204 LAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V204 LAN, 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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V204 LAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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