MOT Status
ValidMileage
980,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose bulges (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel at wiper arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
crack in n/s of windscreen
front wheel arch and chassis corrosion
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front wheel arch/floor corrosion arears
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding n/s/r wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front wheel arch/floor corrosion arears
How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?
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N283 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N283 PDV registered?
N283 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 24 October 1995.
Is N283 PDV safe to buy?
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