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NME 200

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,251 mi
Last recorded42,251 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 200
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside lower outer sill has slight corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

o/side outer sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 41,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/side outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 40,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,669 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cut but no cords exposed

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,081 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 37,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,059 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 37,052 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 37,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,454 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,691 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 28,837 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,389 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES VERY SLIGHT WEAR

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHT WEAR

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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NME 200 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NME 200, 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.

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What year was NME 200 registered?

NME 200 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is NME 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NME 200 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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