MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,894 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to underside of vehicle and body of vehicle is damaged in places
Front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Front bumper insecure
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
SRS warning light staying on
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
WARNING: Both rear road tyres are deteriorated recommend replacing
WARNING: Brake pedal feels soft recommend full system check
WARNING: Play in adjustable column
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Corrosion to underside of vehicle and body of vehicle is damaged in places
Front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Front bumper insecure
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
SRS warning light staying on
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
WARNING: Both rear road tyres are deteriorated recommend replacing
WARNING: Brake pedal feels soft recommend full system check
WARNING: Play in adjustable column
Oil leak
All front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both rear road tyres deteriorating
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front bumper insecure
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
WARNING: Both front headlamp lens are damaged and beam images are deteriorating recommend repair before next MOT
WARNING: Brake feel stoft recommend full brake system check for possable fault!!
WARNING: Offside steering rack gatior covered in oil
WARNING: Play in adjustable steering column recommend repair before next MOT
WARNING: SRS warning light staying on!!
WARNING: Strong smell of fuel from engine area during test but no leak was found recommend full system check for fault as this maybe dangerous at a later date
Oil leak
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both rear road tyres deteriorating
Front bumper insecure
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
WARNING: Both front headlamp lens are damaged and beam images are deteriorating recommend repair before next MOT
WARNING: Brake feel stoft recommend full brake system check for possable fault!!
WARNING: Offside steering rack gatior covered in oil
WARNING: Play in adjustable steering column recommend repair before next MOT
WARNING: SRS warning light staying on!!
WARNING: Strong smell of fuel from engine area during test but no leak was found recommend full system check for fault as this maybe dangerous at a later date
Oil leak
Both front wipers smearing when tested
Coolant leak
Front bumper insecure
Front number plate damaged
Oil leak
Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
thrattle stiff
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front wipers smearing when tested
Coolant leak
Front bumper insecure
Front number plate damaged
Oil leak
Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P164 PLM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P164 PLM, 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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P164 PLM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 4 June 1997.
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