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P169 DHH

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 DHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 114,149 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,803 miles

bonnet heavily corroded

vehicle doors heavily corroded

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 111,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

bonnet heavily corroded

vehicle doors heavily corroded

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,354 miles

bonnet heavily corroded

bonnet slam panel heavily corroded

offside front inner c.v.boot split

vehicle doors corroded

vehicle underside has corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2008 107,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet heavily corroded

bonnet slam panel heavily corroded

offside front inner c.v.boot split

vehicle doors corroded

vehicle underside has corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2007 103,336 miles

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

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

bonnet badly corroded

nearside front door mirror slightly damaged

offside front door mirror slightly damaged

rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2006 97,401 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 97,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P169 DHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P169 DHH, 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 P169 DHH registered?

P169 DHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P169 DHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 DHH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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