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P200 LAW

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,108 mi
Last recorded141,108 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 141,108 miles

damage to offside rear lamp lense

damage to offside rear outer sill

nearside and offside front brake pipes starting to become corroded

nearside front mirror cracked and insecure

nearside front to rear brake pipes starting to become corroded

nearside front wiper starting to split

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Oct 2010 141,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

damage to offside rear lamp lense

damage to offside rear outer sill

nearside and offside front brake pipes starting to become corroded

nearside front mirror cracked and insecure

nearside front to rear brake pipes starting to become corroded

nearside front wiper starting to split

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Nov 2009 133,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

N/S door mirror broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S and N/S sills rusty

O/S/F tyre bald on edges

O/S/R lamp damaged

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 133,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

N/S door mirror broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S and N/S sills rusty

O/S/F tyre bald on edges

O/S/R lamp damaged

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 113,780 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 113,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

because of the front left tyre i would not recomend you drive this vehicle

exhaust heat sheild insecuer

Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,106 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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P200 LAW 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 P200 LAW, 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 P200 LAW registered?

P200 LAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P200 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 LAW 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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