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V406 GGO

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 115,999 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 115,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 107,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,033 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 103,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,674 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 90,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,164 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 83,164 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,206 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,070 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 50,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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V406 GGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V406 GGO, 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 V406 GGO registered?

V406 GGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V406 GGO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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