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ILZ 5895

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,293 mi
Last recorded138,293 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 5895
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 138,293 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Outer 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 131,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 131,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 132,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 132,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 102,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear 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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ILZ 5895 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ILZ 5895, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ILZ 5895 registered?

ILZ 5895 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is ILZ 5895 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 5895 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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