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Y853 DNV

2001 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

759,751 mi
Last recorded759,751 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Unknown132,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 DNV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 759,751 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 759,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 751,917 miles

corrosion to front and rear body panel supports

n/s king pin wear

o/s/f and o/s/r top marker lights inop

rear number plate damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2022 751,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front and rear body panel supports

n/s king pin wear

o/s/f and o/s/r top marker lights inop

rear number plate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2021 751,685 miles

numerous arears of chassis corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 751,676 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

numerous arears of chassis corrosion

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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Y853 DNV is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 132,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y853 DNV registered?

Y853 DNV is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y853 DNV safe to buy?

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