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P110 AYG

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 87,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,544 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,537 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,553 miles

metal brake lines corroded in places

underside corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

metal brake lines corroded in places

underside corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,525 miles

underside corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 76,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam also in op on dip (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underside corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,364 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,624 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,601 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyes perished & worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2011 57,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear brake light has a cloudy lense

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,623 miles

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

centre rear brake light has a cloudy lense

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,332 miles

advise n/s/f tyre small cut in tread

advise n/s/r outer brake pad 2.5 mm

Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/f tyre small cut in tread

advise n/s/r outer brake pad 2.5 mm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,242 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,054 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,074 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,071 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,302 miles

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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P110 AYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P110 AYG, 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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P110 AYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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