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IIG 1832

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

224,882 mi
Last recorded224,882 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1832
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 224,882 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Inner 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 220,359 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front inner whell archs heavily corroded

both outer & inner sills & chassis heavily corroded but not holed

unable to open nearside sliding door

Fail 6 Feb 2013 220,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front inner whell archs heavily corroded

both outer & inner sills & chassis heavily corroded but not holed

unable to open nearside sliding door

Pass 2 Nov 2011 211,215 miles

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

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

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

both wiper rubbers splitting

Fail 31 Oct 2011 211,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

both wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 30 Oct 2010 196,464 miles

both front coil springs rusty

engine bay matel brake pipes poor condition

o/s front wheel arch coroded not within stress points

rear chassis rusty poor condition

rear discs poor condition

sills poor condition

slight plat both inner rack joints

slight play rear anti role bar d rubbers

under side of vehicle rusty condtion

Fail 23 Oct 2010 196,464 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front coil springs rusty

engine bay matel brake pipes poor condition

o/s front wheel arch corroded not within strees point

rear chassis rusty poor condition

rear disc's poor condition

sills poor condition

slight plat both inner rack joints

slight play rear anti roll bar d rubbers

under side of vehicle rusty condition

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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IIG 1832 is a 1999 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 42.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 103,185 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 IIG 1832, 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 27 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 IIG 1832 registered?

IIG 1832 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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