MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
no rear seats fitted at time of test
SRS airbag light on
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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?
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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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L13 DYC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 March 1997.
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