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L666 BJT

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,179 mi
Last recorded153,179 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 BJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 153,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 141,405 miles

temp repair on exhaust system

Pass 6 Aug 2013 127,418 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2012

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 111,463 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,850 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2010 107,838 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,364 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s of vehicle damaged

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,693 miles

damage to n/s

power steering pipe rusty

rear link arms worn

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear antiroll bar bushes and links worn

n/s of steering rack worn

Fail 24 Nov 2007 87,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear antiroll bar bushes and links worn

n/s of steering rack worn

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2006 82,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 82,310 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 77,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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L666 BJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L666 BJT, 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 L666 BJT registered?

L666 BJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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