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FIL 7999

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,282 mi
Last recorded85,282 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7999
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011
Fail 5 Sep 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,425 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 66,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,949 miles

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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FIL 7999 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FIL 7999, 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 FIL 7999 registered?

FIL 7999 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FIL 7999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 7999 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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