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K5 SML

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,716 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 74,710 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 71,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 64,477 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 64,417 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K5 SML is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K5 SML, 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 K5 SML registered?

K5 SML is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is K5 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 SML shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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