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P199 ORW

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 ORW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012

small pin holes in front exhaust downpipe

wear on front brake discs

Fail 17 Feb 2012

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small pin holes in front exhaust downpipe

wear on front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 158,192 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter clip adrift

Nearside front sidelight dim

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight movement at offside front steering track rod

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2009 158,192 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter clip adrift

Nearside front sidelight dim

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight movement at offside front steering track rod

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 150,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 137,394 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 137,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P199 ORW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,299cc diesel 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 P199 ORW, 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 P199 ORW registered?

P199 ORW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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