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B12 TFL

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 147,513 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 146,834 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 131,062 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 126,200 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 126,200 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2006 122,229 miles

As before see test no.821231556171

Fail 31 May 2006 122,229 miles

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.

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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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.

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