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K888 TFC

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 TFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,418 miles

Coolant light on

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

Nearside rear tyre low pressure

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

Rear discs corroded inside face

Suspension height light on

Fail 8 Jun 2011 65,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant light on

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

Nearside rear tyre low pressure

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

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

Rear discs corroded inside face

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

Suspension height light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,976 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes high

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Imbalance on rear brakes high

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,014 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 56,014 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 55,031 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,725 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 53,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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K888 TFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K888 TFC, 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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K888 TFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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