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B19 MOK

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,916 mi
Last recorded145,916 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 MOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 145,916 miles

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushs

windscreen slightly damaged on n/s

Fail 16 Mar 2012 145,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushs

windscreen slightly damaged on n/s

Pass 5 Aug 2011 141,152 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 142,286 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage.

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 142,286 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage.

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 138,369 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 138,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 131,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 131,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 122,469 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 122,459 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 109,596 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 109,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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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B19 MOK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 94,984 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 B19 MOK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 MOK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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