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L13 DYC

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,140 mi
Last recorded111,140 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 DYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill, Heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to jacking point, Heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill,Heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion n/s/r lower inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s/r lower inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play in link ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coerroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front head light glass misting up

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to wires on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and splitting (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated been rubbing on abs ring (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play in link ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coerroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking in treads

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing indicators fashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing indicator flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front head light glass misting up

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,328 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,779 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

inside of n/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

inside of n/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,806 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,194 miles

SRS airbag light on

Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

SRS airbag light on

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,423 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 82,420 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 79,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,077 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 75,077 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,560 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking 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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L13 DYC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L13 DYC, 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 L13 DYC registered?

L13 DYC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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