2001 Mercedes-Benz V 2.8L Petrol · Y186 BGJ
2001 Mercedes-Benz V (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2001. Recorded mileage 91,958 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ V
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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Y186 BGJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2023
- 91,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y186 BGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz V (Y186 BGJ) between May 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Y186 BGJ Mileage History
- 16/05/200639,016 mi
- 11/05/200752,972 mi+13,956 mi
- 02/05/200860,673 mi+7,701 mi
- 08/05/200860,673 mi
- 11/05/200965,726 mi+5,053 mi
- 12/05/200965,726 mi
- 11/05/201070,232 mi+4,506 mi
- 26/05/201174,910 mi+4,678 mi
- 31/05/201280,914 mi+6,004 mi
- 01/06/201280,914 mi
- 23/05/201385,243 mi+4,329 mi
- 23/05/201385,245 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/201488,868 mi+3,623 mi
- 01/12/201488,882 mi+14 mi
- 12/09/201990,016 mi+1,134 mi
- 18/09/202091,271 mi+1,255 mi
- 15/01/202391,958 mi+687 mi
Average of roughly 3,176 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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