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V419 FGO

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 FGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 111,995 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,357 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,357 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

f/ no plate damaged

n/s inner cv boot split

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,113 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f plate damaged

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s mirror missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,083 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

o/s front inner driveshaft split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,938 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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V419 FGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V419 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.

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What year was V419 FGO registered?

V419 FGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V419 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V419 FGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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