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FX51 UTB

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 164,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 147,852 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 148,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 146,338 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 135,705 miles

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

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

front registration plate is cracket

offside and nearside front inner cv gaiters are split

parking brake efficency has only just passed

small hole in nearside headlamp

Pass 31 Oct 2008 135,705 miles

front registration plate is cracket

offside and nearside front inner cv gaiters are split

parking brake efficency has only just passed

small hole in nearside headlamp

Pass 11 Oct 2007 123,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre is bald on the inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 97,302 miles

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

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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FX51 UTB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX51 UTB, 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 FX51 UTB registered?

FX51 UTB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 UTB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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