MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
rear exhaust box corroded
under vvehicle surface corrosion on various places
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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B5 ETC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 B5 ETC, 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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B5 ETC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 14 January 1998.
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