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V238 MWU

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

emmisions to low to get reading

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

emmisions to low to get reading

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not lighting up (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,207 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not lighting up (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 76,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,658 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,253 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 66,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,086 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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V238 MWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V238 MWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V238 MWU registered?

V238 MWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V238 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 MWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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