MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres worn on edges †Alloy rims danaged †Accident damage to off side of vehicle †Off side rear door handle stiff in operation †Exhaut system corroded and fouling heat shield †Out6er sills damaged †Engine oil leaks
Heavy perishing and cracking to suspension bushes †Heavy surface corrosion to brake pipes †Slight play in off side teering rack knuckle †Rear brake imbalanced †Front brake pads worn low †Borderline corrosion to both sides front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
As before see test no.821231556171
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight wear to front wishbones †Front brake discs corroded †Brake pipes corroded †Off sidde rear tyre worn on inner edge †Front tyres wearing on edges †Engine noisy (belt or pulley) †Exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B12 TFL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 103,078 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 B12 TFL, 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 29 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 B12 TFL registered?
B12 TFL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 10 December 1997.
Is B12 TFL safe to buy?
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