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P420 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,346 mi
Last recorded110,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz V106,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,346 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

both rear brakes and both front brakes slight judder

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake perished

n/s/f outer cv joint worn

o/s/f door catch weak in operation

secound hand tyres and rear shock absorber fitted as supplied by vehicle prestener for test.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 110,346 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

both rear brakes and both front brakes slight judder

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake perished

n/s/f outer cv joint worn

o/s/f door catch weak in operation

Pass 2 Jul 2009 107,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 107,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 104,760 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,769 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 100,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P420 JRP is a 1996 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 1996 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 106,287 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 P420 JRP, 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 30 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 P420 JRP registered?

P420 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P420 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 JRP 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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