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P11 HCS

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 HCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 124,653 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 124,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 124,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 117,006 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 117,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 112,350 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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P11 HCS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P11 HCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P11 HCS registered?

P11 HCS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P11 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 HCS shows 6 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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