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B3 JKL

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,891 mi
Last recorded106,891 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside is slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2021 98,749 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 98,736 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sillo (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating pedal sinking (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,650 miles

front track rod end has slight play in

slight corrsion to outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2017 94,565 miles

Rear brake hoses poor routingrear

inner and outer sills corrossion

play in offside track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2016 90,690 miles

Body has slight corrosion OSF sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration damaged

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion OSF sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration damaged

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,301 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion in o/s & n/s rear sills / chassis

gearbox stabalizer mount has been repaired by welding

scratches in windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust pipe mounting broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades smearing

Gearbox stabilizing mounting has been repaired by weld

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

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

One bulb in centre brake light cluster not workking

Rear inner sills and chassis corroded on both sides of the vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 68,119 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,937 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,925 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,161 miles

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

near side wiper has asmall split in the wiper blade but is clearing the screen ok

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 49,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 49,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

RIGHT STEERING RACK SIDE ARM SLIGHT WEAR AT INNER JOINT

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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B3 JKL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B3 JKL, 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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B3 JKL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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