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V412 FGO

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,788 mi
Last recorded157,788 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 FGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 157,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2007 153,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 153,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 141,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 123,596 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 123,596 miles

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

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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V412 FGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V412 FGO, 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

How do I check the history of V412 FGO?

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What year was V412 FGO registered?

V412 FGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V412 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V412 FGO shows 6 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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