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MEZ 9945

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,087 mi
Last recorded89,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 9945
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 87,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,206 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 78,242 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 78,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 70,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 70,921 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 62,533 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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MEZ 9945 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MEZ 9945, 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 MEZ 9945 registered?

MEZ 9945 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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