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K50 BOO

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,846 mi
Last recorded130,846 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 BOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 130,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 113,867 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 113,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 113,549 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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K50 BOO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K50 BOO, 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 K50 BOO registered?

K50 BOO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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