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P10 OAL

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

152,186 mi
Last recorded152,186 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 152,186 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 152,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 151,794 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 146,727 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 146,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 135,593 miles

both rear sills damaged

front brake discs corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2008 135,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear sills damaged

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2007 124,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 123,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

only 1 rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2006 113,926 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 113,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hand brake only just passed 17%

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2005 111,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 111,327 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

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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P10 OAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P10 OAL, 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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P10 OAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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