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L111 GJB

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,794 mi
Last recorded115,794 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 GJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear and d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 May 2014 105,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 97,890 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 97,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,076 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,997 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,354 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f door mirrow glass cracked

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 71,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L111 GJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L111 GJB, 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 L111 GJB registered?

L111 GJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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