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L999 MAG

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 MAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,163 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake warning light on dash board

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,163 miles

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)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake warning light on dash board

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,576 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 72,317 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,310 miles

offside mirror unit damaged

offside rear tyre wearing edge and near limit

Pass 1 Mar 2011
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,074 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts/subframes

Fail 24 Feb 2010 59,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to suspension mounts/subframes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 107,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,803 miles

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

rear brack discs corroding

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L999 MAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L999 MAG, 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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L999 MAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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