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M11 KGG

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,597 mi
Last recorded106,597 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 106,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Exhaust centre mounting needs attention

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside outer body sill damaged

Possible coolant leak

Warning light intermitant

Pass 14 Jan 2012 100,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 15 Jan 2011 93,495 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 86,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 73,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,925 miles

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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M11 KGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 94,984 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 M11 KGG, 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 28 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 M11 KGG registered?

M11 KGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for M11 KGG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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