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P257 TVV

1997 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

143,845 mi
Last recorded143,845 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz V103,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 143,845 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 139,519 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,726 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 133,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 122,974 miles

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.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 122,974 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 110,348 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 110,348 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,649 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,648 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,809 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,809 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,754 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,753 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,610 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,610 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 78,889 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2008 78,880 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2007 74,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 70,849 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 67,352 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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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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