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M81 VKW

1995 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,549 mi
Last recorded168,549 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Unknown239,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 VKW
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 168,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 165,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 164,646 miles

Front Slight lift in both front King pins

Fail 22 Aug 2022 164,600 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Cab inner steps (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Cab inner steps (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Slight lift in both front King pins

Pass 25 Jul 2018 163,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both outer rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Pass 1 Jun 2017 163,186 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts and slight damage

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 163,087 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDER BODY (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 163,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDER BODY (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 163,077 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective CANT BE OPENED (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEAR BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEAR BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDER BODY HAS CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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M81 VKW is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 239,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M81 VKW registered?

M81 VKW is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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