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V20 PMG

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,567 mi
Last recorded79,567 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 PMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,567 miles

1 of highline brakelights out

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1 of highline brakelights out

Bad oil leak

OSR tyre flat

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,511 miles

1 highline brake bulb not working

front metal exhaust mounting broken but secure

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,511 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

1 highline brake bulb not working

front metal exhaust mounting broken but secure

front tyres worn on edges

n/s wioer split on ends, rear wiper split

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust brackets on front pipe broken off

n/s/f sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,568 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011
Fail 13 Jun 2011

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,485 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,466 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,404 miles

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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V20 PMG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V20 PMG, 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 V20 PMG registered?

V20 PMG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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