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B11 XED

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,304 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,574 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 76,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,514 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2005 54,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 54,795 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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B11 XED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B11 XED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B11 XED registered?

B11 XED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is B11 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 XED shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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