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Y116 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,398 mi
Last recorded133,398 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 133,398 miles

discs in poor condition

front tyres worn

outter seals in poor condition

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

vehicle underside in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2013 133,352 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

discs in poor condition

front tyres worn

outter seals in poor condition

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

vehicle underside in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2012 128,997 miles

chip in windscreen

inner an outter sills in poor condition

n/s front flexi brake hose twisted

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 123,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,372 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 10,372 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear signs of surface rust and on components

rear underbody mounted tail lift fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,335 miles

3 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,155 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 91,143 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,969 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 84,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front inner cv boot slit

Pass 18 Jul 2005 70,678 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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Y116 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 103,876 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 Y116 RBH, 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 25 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 Y116 RBH registered?

Y116 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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