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J77 PDB

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 PDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2013

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 120,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 114,585 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 112,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

o/s/r service & hand brake not as efficient as n/s/r

rear brake discs are corroded & worn

slight noise from o/s/r brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2007 121,388 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 105,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J77 PDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J77 PDB, 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 J77 PDB registered?

J77 PDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is J77 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 PDB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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