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L200 TMT

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,208 mi
Last recorded196,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 TMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 196,208 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 195,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-RACK WORN-O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Pass 25 Jul 2006 174,521 miles

BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 20 Jul 2006 174,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

BOTH F BRAKE HOSE SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING STRUT DAMAGE SILLS+N/S/F TYRE WALL ALL BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

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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L200 TMT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L200 TMT, 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 L200 TMT registered?

L200 TMT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L200 TMT safe to buy?

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