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M5 HUV

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,032 mi
Last recorded51,032 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Some light corrosion in power steering pipes

Fail 8 Sep 2018 51,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Some light corrosion in power steering pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,433 miles

front Brake disc(s) pitted

nearside mirror missing

rear Brake disc(s) pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,409 miles

all brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,795 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 49,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,714 miles

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

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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M5 HUV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M5 HUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M5 HUV?

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What year was M5 HUV registered?

M5 HUV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M5 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 HUV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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