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EF51 LPY

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

362,545 mi
Last recorded362,545 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 362,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 362,014 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight turns off with main beam on (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 351,210 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in underseal

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 350,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All corrosion repairs covered in underseal

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 336,344 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bolt one is smaller then the rest

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 323,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 323,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 314,555 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 314,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 314,421 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 298,222 miles

engine oil slightly over filled

lots of corrosion around body

Fail 26 Mar 2015 298,213 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

engine oil slightly over filled

lots of corrosion around body

Pass 30 Sep 2014 289,694 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 289,630 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 279,944 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 279,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 261,975 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 244,597 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 243,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 226,704 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 226,323 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 210,657 miles

cuts on side wall of spare tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2012 210,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Cut to outer sidewall of spare tyre

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 193,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 193,003 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 173,998 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 173,992 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 158,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 158,100 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 140,625 miles

3D type number plate fitted @ the rear, as agreed with N,Arthur and VOSA to pass and advice until legislation change @ the end of March 2010

Some play @ both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2010 140,091 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

3D type number plate fitted @ the rear, as agreed with N,Arthur and VOSA to pass and advice until legislation change @ the end of March 2010

Some play @ both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,831 miles

Cut to tyre outer sidewall of spare

Slight play ? n/s steering rod arm

Fail 9 Mar 2009 114,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cut to tyre outer sidewall of spare

Slight play ? n/s steering rod arm

Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,223 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,407 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,094 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 45,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

very slight exhust blow on middle box

very slight play in steering rack

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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EF51 LPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 EF51 LPY, 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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EF51 LPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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