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V286 MBH

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,206 mi
Last recorded36,206 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,206 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 36,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,352 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,361 miles

under body has surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,401 miles

FRONT LICENSE PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 33,391 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT LICENSE PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,358 miles

FRONT LICENSE PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,385 miles

FRONT LICENSE PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,235 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,235 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,503 miles

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

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)

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

fuel tank top area slight sipaage

glow plug light staya on

Fail 28 Feb 2007 22,814 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,814 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,081 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 21,080 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V286 MBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V286 MBH, 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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V286 MBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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