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J3 VOY

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,673 mi
Last recorded185,673 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 185,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 184,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 180,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 180,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 178,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 178,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vechile has oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 170,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s o/s front discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 163,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2010 163,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 155,911 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 151,146 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise alternator belt perished

advise attention to osf anti roll bar link rod top gaiter split

Fail 14 Mar 2008 151,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise alternator belt perished

advise attention to osf anti roll bar link rod top gaiter split

Fail 27 Feb 2008 150,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are bald on inner edges

handbrake nearly at the end of its working travel

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2007 131,234 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 131,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 117,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J3 VOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J3 VOY, 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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What year was J3 VOY registered?

J3 VOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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