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L555 CRL

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,977 mi
Last recorded153,977 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 CRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 153,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both correaded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2007 88,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 83,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 76,848 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail offside front tyre parking brake effort rather high marginal damage windscreen

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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L555 CRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L555 CRL, 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 L555 CRL registered?

L555 CRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is L555 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 CRL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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