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P3 OEC

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

abs light on

o/s wiper blade just to standard

suspension ride hight light on

Fail 11 Apr 2013

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

abs light on

o/s wiper blade just to standard

suspension ride hight light on

Fail 9 Apr 2013

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside wiper does not fit blade

suspension ride height light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011
Fail 2 Jun 2011

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres low inner edges +front discs worn +rear pads look low +rear tyres wearing on edges +n/s/f inner cv gaiter split +brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 24 May 2010 160,169 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape +o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 22 May 2010

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

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape +o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 20 May 2009 141,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 121,016 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 121,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 87,282 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 87,282 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 57,137 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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P3 OEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 103,185 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 P3 OEC, 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 27 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 P3 OEC registered?

P3 OEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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