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N500 BOW

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 BOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 90,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 103,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front screen

o/s/outer sill

Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,256 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 101,166 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,208 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,119 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 83,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,279 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 72,279 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 66,071 miles

o/s washer pipe split, exhaust rusty, all brake discs rusty

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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N500 BOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N500 BOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N500 BOW registered?

N500 BOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is N500 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 BOW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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