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P101 NLT

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2022

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrorded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracked on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks on the shoulder.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside rear tyre has cracks on the shoulder.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear, ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear, ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,228 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,593 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,596 miles

All brake discs are corroded.

Off side rear metal brake pipe is corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All brake discs are corroded.

Off side rear metal brake pipe is corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2008 89,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,732 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 85,732 miles

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

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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P101 NLT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 103,078 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 P101 NLT, 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 29 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 P101 NLT registered?

P101 NLT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P101 NLT safe to buy?

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