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V887 DLU

2000 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,739 mi
Last recorded114,739 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz V99,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 114,739 miles

airbox missing and afm disconnected

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread (255/35r18

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

Offside Front brake pad loom broken

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

coolant bottle split and leaking

Fail 11 May 2016 114,738 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread (255/35r18

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

Offside Front brake pad loom broken

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.2.D.1)

airbox missing and afm disconnected

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

coolant bottle split and leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,321 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension low

Rear bumper insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2012 105,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

SRS malfunction light stays on.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

free play nearside of steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,212 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

free play nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

free play offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

free play offside and nearside of steering rack

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,329 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 79,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 70,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2006 70,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V887 DLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V887 DLU, 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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V887 DLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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