MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,845 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly (3.6.B.4d)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body corroded - not excessive within prescribed areas
front tyres approx 3 - 3.5mm
offside headlamp slightly deteriorated - pattern slightly poor
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake discs slightly corroded - front brake discs worn/corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal has little reserve travel.
Child fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak.
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal has little reserve travel.
Child fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak.
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded.
All brake discs slightly corroded.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers poor.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
All brake discs slightly corroded.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers poor.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All 4 brake discs corroded
Both front brake flexies badly perished/cracked
LPG tank corroded
Nearside front crossmember by engine mount some corrosion
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
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P257 TVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 P257 TVV, 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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P257 TVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 9 June 1997.
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