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DG51 TYY

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 TYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,312 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 95,312 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on edges but on raised tread blocks

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,369 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,417 miles

nearside mirror missing- not test requirement

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test, ( seats 5-6-7 )

Fail 29 Sep 2009 75,417 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside mirror missing- not test requirement

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test, ( seats 5-6-7 )

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,203 miles

o/s/r light cracked but not yet to any fail criteria

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r lense cracked but not effecting light output

windscreen cracked on n/s

Fail 3 Sep 2007 55,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r lense craced but not effecting light output

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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DG51 TYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG51 TYY, 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 DG51 TYY registered?

DG51 TYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is DG51 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 TYY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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