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V438 GRJ

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,772 mi
Last recorded27,772 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,772 miles

slight crack in o/s headlight glass

Fail 19 Jul 2006 27,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure. †slight crack in o/s headlight

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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V438 GRJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V438 GRJ, 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 V438 GRJ registered?

V438 GRJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V438 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 GRJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V438 GRJ have outstanding finance?

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